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Report: Leafs president speaks with Brodeur

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UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 01: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during the second period against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on March 1, 2014 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

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Toronto Maple Leafs fans not exactly on board with adding an aging legend to their mix got a jolt to their systems on Wednesday, as it appears that team president and CEO Tim Leiweke had a chat with Martin Brodeur.

There’s even some photographic evidence:

Officially, Brodeur is in town for David Clarkson’s golf tournament. The Bergen Record’s Tom Gulitti reports as much and adds this fact:

There isn’t even talk of terms being discussed - again, he’s in town for the golf tournament, not necessarily to negotiate with the Leafs - yet more than a few people seem, um, concerned.

For what it’s worth, there seems to be a strong chance that there’s an open spot in the goaltending mix for Toronto ... although not a starting gig like Brodeur, 42, might want. Jonathan Bernier was often brilliant last season while James Reimer may very well need to find a new team as a restricted free agent who seems estranged from the franchise.

Will there be any fire to come with the smoke? Who knows, but Brodeur in Toronto could be entertaining, although many Maple Leafs fans might disagree.

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