1.   Ftorek said Friday that he will discuss the vacancy this weekend with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello.

2.   Gonzaga coach Dan Monson discussed the vacancy with Dickson before taking his name out of consideration.

3.   Brown announced his decision today after meeting with North Carolina officials over the weekend to discuss the vacancy at his alma mater.

4.   He declined earlier in the week to discuss the vacancy.

5.   Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale said the board met Sunday to discuss the vacancy and agreed on a choice to succeed Graham, who moved last week to Tottenham.