With rumours circulating that the NHL has completed a deal to expand to Las Vegas, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger says although there is no formal agreement in place, expansion could be on the leagues radar at some point down the road. James Conner Jersey . “There is no formal plan for expansion,” Dreger said while on TSN 1050 Monday morning. ”Saying that, would I be surprised if, at some point in the reasonably near future the league announced that it was jumping to 32 teams and they were bringing in the likes of Las Vegas at a certain time and Seattle at a certain time and Quebec City remains either an expansion opportunity, although you have an imbalance (between East and West) or a relocation possibility if necessary – no I wouldnt be surprised by any of that.” Referencing a report by the Vancouver Provinces Tony Gallagher, Dreger said he wouldnt go as far as saying something is finalized, but said Gary Bettman has always been open to having discussions about possible future NHL destinations. “Separating what is news and fact from what is speculation is a difficult process because there is an acknowledgement from the National Hockey League that there is interest and they continue to talk about it,” Dreger said. “Las Vegas has always been on the periphery when we talk about expansion.” “If the market is there and its a viable market that can be healthy for the National Hockey League, then thats what its all about – its about the continued drive for revenue,” Dreger said in reference to Vegas, noting prominent film and TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer has quietly been campaigning behind the scenes for a team there for a long time. Besides Las Vegas, Seattle and Quebec City are also thought to be potential destinations the NHL would consider, with Seattle being a potential frontrunner according to Dreger. “If the people involved in the Seattle bid were okay with putting that building up and having the National Hockey League come in first as opposed to the NBA, Im not so sure that process wouldnt be a lot closer to reality then it already is. “I look at Seattle as being a better odds-on favourite than a second team in the Toronto area and potentially Las Vegas as well.” James Conner Youth Jersey .Y. - Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby captured his second career Art Ross trophy on Sunday after leading the NHL in scoring this season. T. J. Watt Youth Jersey . Ortiz hit a pair of two-run homers, including his 400th shot in a Red Sox uniform, and drove in a career high-tying six runs to power Boston past the Houston Astros 10-7 on Saturday night.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays finally scored a run, and got a victory too. Desmond Jennings had a two-run single during a four-run fourth inning and the Rays snapped a club-record 31-inning scoring drought en route to beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Wednesday night. "Outstanding," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "The guys needed that, and you could just see them relax immediately." Tampa Bay, which won for just the second time in 16 games, had been shut out in its previous three games. The Rays had scored 35 runs over the previous 15 games. "Its been so awkward to watch this other side of this whole thing," Maddon said. "Im not going to say were cured, but I definitely believe its a step in the right direction." Yadier Molina had two RBIs for the Cardinals, who entered with three consecutive shutout pitching performances. St. Louis pitchers had their streak of 30 scoreless innings end. The Rays big fourth inning came against Michael Wacha (4-5). Matt Joyce had an RBI single, with a second run scoring when centre fielder Peter Bourjos was charged with an error for misplaying the hit. After Wacha walked Yunel Escobar and Ryan Hanigan to load the bases, Jennings drove in two with a single. "Thats a great feeling to come through and really kick-start the party," Joyce said. Wacha allowed four runs, four hits and four walks in five innings. "He just never really found his fastball, for whatever reason," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "His timing was off and it was a fight for him." Wacha had given up three runs or less in 13 straight starts to begin the season, which was the longest season-opening stretch by a Cardinals pitcher since a 14-game run by Lee Meadows in 1917. Bourjos was robbed of an extra-base hit with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth when right fielder Kevin Kiermaier made a full-extension diving catch on a liner. Cameron Sutton Youth Jersey. "Kiermaier flying through the air, thats the play of the game," Maddon said. "Kiermaiers play was totally uplifting." Bourjos called it unbelievable. "Initially when it left the bat I didnt see anybody over there," Bourjos said. "But he covered a lot of ground." Tampa Bay extended its lead to 6-3 in the seventh on Evan Longorias RBI single and a sacrifice fly by James Loney. Molina hit a two-run third-inning single before Matt Carpenter put the Cardinals ahead 3-0 on a run-scoring single in the fourth. Rays starter Erik Bedard lasted just four innings, giving up three runs and eight hits. The left-hander entered with the best ERA (2.51) all-time in interleague play with at least 25 starts. Juan Carlos Oviedo (2-2) went 1 1-3 innings for the win. Grant Balfour threw the final 2 1-3 innings for his 10th save. NOTES: The Cardinals are optimistic that ace Adam Wainwrights right elbow discomfort is not a serious issue. He returned to St. Louis for tests . ... Former St. Louis manager and Tampa native Tony La Russa threw the ceremonial first pitch. He will be inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame on July 27. ... Tampa Bay RHP Jeremy Hellickson (elbow) will make his second rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Durham. He could rejoin the rotation at the end of the month. ... Maddon was given the neon back entrance sign from Derby Lane track that he drove by daily en route to the ballpark. The track was a favourite spot of Rays senior adviser Don Zimmer, who died last week at 83. "My head is spinning right now," said Maddon, when he first saw the sign outside the clubhouse. ... The Cardinals signed high school pitcher Ronnie Williams, their 2014 second-round draft pick. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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