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Analysis: Lamoriello must fit within Leafs' structure

Two of the people who know Lou Lamoriello the best feel his move from the New Jersey Devils to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday makes sense and is the perfect fit.

Former Devils coach Larry Robinson said the Maple Leafs should feel excellent about bringing Lamoriello on board because a person with his experience is exactly what they needed.

"I think that Toronto hit the jackpot," Robinson said.

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Former Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko mentioned how the Maple Leafs need structure, discipline and accountability, three things that Lamoriello prided himself on for 28 years as New Jersey's general manager and president.