National Sports

Steve Staios made the first big splash. The blockbuster move by the Ottawa Senators general manager left his captain fighting back tears as a teammate and close friend walked out the door.

Brad Treliving watched his Atlantic Division counterparts make their moves. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager then pulled his own trigger ahead of the NHL trade deadline — right before an old rival popped up in new surroundings.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers added some blue line help and forward toughness before the NHL trade deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman admits the team's goaltending remains a popular subject for debate.

OTTAWA — With their moves at the trade deadline, the Ottawa Senators showed they are all in for breaking their seven-year playoff drought.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' push for their first playoff appearance in three seasons will have to come without the benefit of reinforcements.

Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district around the home of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, two years after the provincial government committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary.

Having conceded six goals in its first two games this season, Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence Saturday when it visits FC Cincinnati. It could be a tall order against a Cincinnati side bristling with offensive weapons.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters.

Rugby Canada is looking for a helping hand for the women's rugby team en route to this summer's Rugby World Cup.

BROSSARD, Que. — Kent Hughes was ready for another yard sale. Then the Montreal Canadiens went on a run and changed his mind.