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TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs stood pat Wednesday, deciding that
the cost to make a move on trade deadline day was too much. Womens Mackensie Alexander Jersey .
"We would have been hurting ourselves long-term and we werent prepared
to do that," Dave Nonis, Torontos senior vice-president and general
manager, told reporters.
Nonis, who said he made plenty of calls to test the waters, said the
asking prices were high and the talent on offer limited. The sense he
got was there might be more movement come the summer.
"There wasnt a lot available in general," he said. "I think deals that
changed the look of your team seemed to happen at the draft."
Nonis acknowledged that his team had been up and down, putting the onus
on the Leafs to return to their winning ways before the Olympic break.
"If we do, we should be fine. And if we dont, then were going to have
some difficulties," he said. "But its not a bad team. I think weve got a
good core group. Were very young still."
Nonis said he did get trade inquiries, pointing to younger players like
rookie defenceman Morgan Rielly -- who turns 20 on Sunday.
"Morgan Riellys easy to move today. But it doesnt makes sense to us."
He said the team could have got some "pretty good high picks" for some
of its players facing unrestricted free agency this summer.
One of those is forward Dave Bolland, who is recovering from a tendon
injury. There is no time frame on his return, with Nonis saying some
movement was still causing him discomfort.
"Its going to take however long it takes. Im hopeful and confident that
hell be back this year," said Nonis.
Bolland had surgery after being checked into the board by Zack Kassian
in a 4-0 loss in Vancouver on Nov. 2.
Asked about taking on other teams unrestricted free agents via trade,
Nonis said either the price was too high or he felt the Leafs already
had comparable players.
"Why pay a price for nothing?
Asked how close the Leafs were to being a Stanley Cup contender, Nonis
said the salary cap has changed the NHL landscape so that anyone who
gets into the post-season has a chance to win it all.
"Are there favourites? No question, Would I put ourselves in as a
favourite? No. But I think you saw in the last year we were pretty close
to moving on."
Toronto, which took Boston to seven games in the first round of last
seasons playoffs, was 32-23-8 going into Wednesday nights game in New
York against the Rangers.
Other Leafs who are eligible to become unrestricted free agents after
the season are forwards Nikolai Kulemin, Jay McClement, Mason Raymond
and Troy Bodie, and defenceman Paul Ranger.

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Malkin scored in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby
added his 16th goal, and the Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1
on Monday night. Moritz Boehringer Jersey . Louis.Bochy said before Sundays regular-season finale against San
Diego that he felt comfortable with Bumgarner or Jake Peavy on the
mound. But given Bumgarners success the last few years, he said I dont
think there was any question who you pitch that game.CHICAGO - The
Atlanta Hawks are looking down at the rest of the Eastern Conference
heading into the second half of the season.With their efficient offence
and stingy defence, Kyle Korver and company could be on top for a
while.Korver made a season-high seven 3-pointers on his way to 24
points, and the Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 Saturday night for
their 12th straight victory.I think were gaining confidence by the game,
Korver said.Al Horford added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Hawks
matched the second-longest win streak in franchise history. Paul Millsap
scored 16, and Jeff Teague had 17 points and 11 assists.The Hawks
(33-8) have won 26 of 28 since a 7-6 start, surging to the top of the
East with a balanced offence and sound defence. They closed out the
first half of the season with impressive road wins over Toronto and
Chicago on consecutive nights.I think they enjoy sharing the ball. They
enjoy playing with each other, Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said, and
they know that theyll all reap the benefits of it if everybody plays
unselfishly.Derrick Rose had 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds
for Chicago (27-15), which has dropped five of seven. Pau Gasol had 22
points and 15 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler scored 15.There were lapses. It
seemed like we were down and chasing them the entire game, Rose said. I
dont know when we are going to learn, but we have to learn
quickly.Atlanta and Chicago also played on Dec. 15, with the Hawks
winning 93-86 at home. It looks as if the gap between the division
leaders has only increased since the first meeting of the season.Korver
had 12 points on 4-for-4 shooting from 3-point range as Atlanta led by
as many as 14 on its way to a 48-39 advantage at the break. The Hawks
jumped into passing lanes and used their active hands to disrupt
Chicagos offence, with the Bulls committing seven turnovers in the first
quarter after they totalled seven during Friday nights win at Boston.It
was more of the same in the second half. Each time Chicago made a run,
Atlanta responded.Korver had aa four-point play that made it 80-69 with
11:09 to go. Chuck Foreman Vikings Jersey. After Rose had a slick layup on the break that got Chicago within
five, Horford buried a face-up jumper and Millsap made two foul shots to
run the lead back out to 97-88 with 3:29 remaining.Were a confident
group, Teague said. We just know if we play the right way and play great
defence and be aggressive defensively that weve got a chance to be in
any ballgame. Were just playing in a really good groove right now.The
Bulls played without centre Joakim Noah, sidelined by a sprained right
ankle for the second straight game. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of
the Year was scheduled for an MRI on Saturday, but coach Tom Thibodeau
said before the game that he had not received the results.Chicago
forward Mike Dunleavy missed his ninth consecutive game with a right
ankle problem, and rookie Doug McDermott remains out with a right knee
injury.___Travelling SHOWAtlanta extended its franchise-record road
winning streak to 12 games. The Hawks are an NBA-best 16-5 away from
home after beginning with four losses in their first five road
games.Atlanta had dropped its last seven games in Chicago, counting the
post-season. It was the Hawks first road win against the Bulls since a
103-95 playoff victory on May 2, 2011.SHOOTING RANGEKorver was 7 for 9
from 3-point range as the Hawks went 11 for 26 from beyond the arc. They
have made at least 10 3s in eight consecutive games.TIP-INSHawks: G
Shelvin Mack exited in the first half with a left calf strain. ... C
Pero Antic got the night off. Budenholzer, an assistant to Gregg
Popovich in San Antonio before he took over Atlanta in 2013, said he
just wanted to give Antic a break.Bulls: Rose went 4 for 10 from 3-point
range and is 15 for 27 from beyond the arc in the last three games. ...
The Bulls have lost their last three at the United Center, dropping
their home record to 12-10.UP NEXTHawks: Host Detroit on Monday.Bulls:
Visit Cleveland on Monday night.___Jay Cohen can be reached at
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