by ldh2013 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:26 am
The NHLs Mar. . 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell. Check out todays trade-related reports and speculation from around the NHL beat. And follow TSN.ca through Deadline Day for all the updates. Whos Peeping at Tom? Thomas Vanek reportedly rejected a long-term deal from the Islanders, thrusting his name to the forefront of trade speculation once more. But who are the contenders that might look to bring the Austrian sniper on board? TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie believes the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings would be foremost amongst the teams looking to add a scoring winger. He notes that the Penguins have cap issues but that Veneks level of skill will be enticing to a lot of contending teams. Meanwhile, The Buffalo News took a different angle on Vaneks reported rejection of the Islanders by looking at a deal that might have been. The News wondered what the Sabres may have looked like had the team connected this past summer on a discussed trade with the Boston Bruins for Tyler Seguin. Sunshine Stopper Tim Thomas says hes open to sticking around with the Florida Panthers. "Im certainly willing to entertain the idea. I havent talked to the club about that," Thomas told the Sun Sentinel on Monday. "I was hoping by this time to be seeing more team success. Thats been a little bit difficult,” the 39-year-old continued. “Having said that, its a process. I knew coming into it where the team was last year. I bought into this process, and what were trying to do is turn it around." The Panthers signed Thomas to a one-year, $2.5 million deal this past off-season after the two-time Vezina-winner took a year away from hockey. The team currently possesses the NHLs third-worst record. Cally Cash TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger revealed more on the current impasse between the New York Rangers and captain Ryan Callahan. Dreger said Callahan is believed to be seeking more than $6.5 million but less than $7 million per year on a seven-year term from the Rangers. Theres Rangers dont have a lot of wiggle room in negotiations with Callahan and thats why Glen Sather is considering and working towards moving his captain. On his Mark Winnipeg Jets defenceman Mark Stuarts pending unrestricted free agency has thrust his name into trade speculation, but hes reportedly more interested in finishing what hes started with the team. TSN Radio 1290 Winnipeg host Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press tweeted on Monday that Stuart has said he wants to stay with the Jets beyond the deadline and into the future. Stuarts three-year, $1.7 million AAV deal expires at seasons end. The Jets currently seventh in the Central Division. . In one of several tweets he sent Tuesday night, Incognito thanked his family and friends for their support. The tweets were the first from Incognito since Feb. 18, before he underwent unspecified treatment. A person familiar with Incognitos situation said the veteran lineman was exhausted after being "dragged through the mud" in recent months. .com) - Tyreke Evans poured in 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans put together a strong fourth quarter to come away with a 104-93 victory over the still-struggling New York Knicks. . The leagues board of governors accepted the five-year deal during a conference call Friday. The CFLPA voted in favour Thursday night.Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - DAngelo Russell scored 21 points to lead No. 12 Ohio State in a 97-55 rout of North Carolina A&T at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday. Marc Loving and Kam Williams each finished with 15 points and Shannon Scott stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, 12 assists, seven steals and four boards for the Buckeyes (9-1), who won their fourth consecutive game. We were only up 13 points at halftime, and we felt like we shouldve been up more than that, Scott said. We took a lot of pride in playing tough defense in the second half. Bruce Beckford had a game-high 26 points and Arturs Bremers scored 14 for the Aggies (1-11), who dropped their 11th straight contest after winning their season opener against Greensboro. I thought that our young men came out and were intimidated early on and got down, but I think we competed hard the entire game and especially the first half, Aggies head coach Cy Alexander said. I give Ohio State credit for taking advantage of our turnovers. Lovingss triple ignited Ohio States 10-0 start. . Russell and Loving combined for 13 points as the Buckeyes led 15-2 less than four minutes into the contest. Beckford, however, scored the Aggies first nine points as his trey made it a 21-9 game with 12:12 to play in the first half. The Buckeyes led 39-26 at halftime, thanks to Russells 13 points and Lovings eight. Lovings 3-pointer highlighted Ohio States 7-0 run to start the second half. The Buckeyes led by as much as 48 points down the stretch. Game Notes The Buckeyes improved to 3-0 against the Aggies ... North Carolina A&T is now 0-31 all-time against ranked opponents ... Ohio State is now 18-0 vs. members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ... The Buckeyes are 102-1 in their last 103 contests against unranked teams. The last loss was Dec. 27, 2008 against West Virginia ... Ohio State shot 35-for-62 (56.5 percent) from the floor, while North Carolina A&T shot 22-for-58 (37.9 percent). ' ' '
