"[Ferguson] and Paul Maurice came in and presented to the board what they wanted to do over the next year," Peddie said. "John's contract did not come up. He is under contract for another year. He is not going any where."
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Can't say I'm surprised, the damage is done so why would they spend more money to fire him and bring a replacement. However, if someone became available in the near future i can see the Leafs letting him go mid season (especially if we aren't doing well) and signing him.