NLA/NLB - The Board of Directors of HC Lugano and HC Ambrì-Piotta have both rejected the recent proposals of HC Biasca, which would have seen the current First League club as a kind of joint farmteam in the National League B.

RUMOR - Just a few hours ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs have introduced Mike Babcock (ex-Red Wings) as their new head coach. According to TSN journalist Bob McKenzie, SC Bern's Guy Boucher might probably become Babcock's assistant.

KHL - Jonas Ahnelöv (photo) and Justin Azevedo have been rumoured to join the Swiss league as of next season. Both, however, have now signed with KHL-teams. Ahnelöv joins Avangard Omsk and Azevedo stays with AK Bars Kazan.

NLB - As HC Red Ice informs, their general manager Anders Olson has stepped down due to personal reasons. After one year with Red Ice and a total of 19 years in Switzerland he has decided to return to Sweden with his family.

mt_ignoreRUMOR - After names such as Justin Azevedo and Marc Arcobello have been mentioned in connection with SC Bern recently, the Bears seem to have found a third import for the upcoming season: Canadian forward Andrew Ebbett.