Each day, TSN. Carlos Bacca Colombia Jersey .ca provides the latest rumours, reports and speculation from around the NHL beat. Still in the Market TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun noted on ESPN.com that after being refused by Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza, the Nashville Predators remain in the market for a No. 1 centre. "If I had it on my wish list, I would like to get a No. 1 center, and were going to try to get that," Predators general manager David Poile said after the draft concluded on Saturday. "If that happens the next couple of days or it happens in free agency or it happens through a trade that would be great. If it doesnt happen right now, I have patience. I dont think we really have an age problem on our team, but I think were really getting the correct pieces in place to be a more competitive club than weve been in the last couple of years." LeBrun notes that the Predators could target Colorado Avalanche centre Paul Stastny on July 1 to fill their need. Second Chance? LeBrun adds that once Stastny is off the market, the Senators may have suitors contacting them for Spezza. "Well continue to talk and, over the course of time, Im sure people that miss out on July 1 may come knocking, but well have to wait and see," Senators general manager Bryan Murray said on Saturday. According to LeBrun, the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks all remain interested in acquiring Spezza, though the Blackhawks will have trouble working Spezza into their salary cap. A source told LeBrun that the Blues were in contact with the Senators on Sunday but declined to trade their second-round pick in a possible package. Sources of LeBrun suggested Stars general manager Jim Nill has talked to the Senators about Spezza, as well as to the San Jose Sharks about Joe Thornton as he looks to add to his forward group. In his pursuit, Nill was told Thornton has no intention of waiving his no-movement clause to leave San Jose. Lebrun notes the Blues also have interest in Stastny, but roughly half the teams in the league have reached out Stastnys camp ahead of July 1. Flightless Birds? The Pittsburgh Penguins off-season "to-do" list may not include locking up Marc-Andre Fleury and Paul Martin long-term. According to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Rob Rossi, the Penguins will likely let both start their contract years without new deals. New GM Jim Rutherford commented that talks with Fleurys agent were "unlikely to intensify" before the start of the regular season while Martin is believed to be favouring free agency following 2014-15. Rutherford also reportedly believes it is time for the Penguins NHL-ready defensive prospects to get an increased role with the team. One More Year? Detroit Red Wings forward Daniel Alfredssons agent J.P. Barry told LeBrun the 41-year-old is thinking of returning for a 19th NHL season. "I think hes leaning towards playing, we all think that," Barry said. 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"We have to put in perspective who were playing -- thats the MLS champs, theyre a very good team," he said after a chilly practice Tuesday at BMO Field. "The first five games of our season are all against top-10 teams. Its a good kind of valuation to see where we are." While Rome wasnt built in a day, the early signs are good. Toronto has scored five goals and conceded six in four games so far this season. At this same point last year, the team was 0-4-0 and had been outscored 9-2. Captain Darren ODea credits Nelsen for setting the tone. "As a character and a man, hes in control all the time," said the Irish defender. "Hes not necessarily the type to go around yelling but certainly when he says something, he doesnt need to yell because what hes saying gets listened to. Theres no crossing him, if you like. "Some people think a manager needs to yell to keep control of a dressing room. He doesnt. Hes got his own way but certainly everyones really really adapted to him well and adapted to his ideas. And were trying to get better at them. We know were not even close to being where we want to be but certainly the strides forward have been fantastic so far. "And thats a credit to the president (Kevin Payne) as well, whos obviously brought a good discipline and structure to the club and thats filtered down now into the squad, and weve got a very very good, strong dressing room now. But that needs to get added to and needs to get better but certainly its getting better each day." For Nelsen, its all about fielding the best team. And while he has shown signs that he is ruthless when it comes to selection -- soccer is not a popularity contest, as he has said several times already -- he also clearly cares about his players. But hes not about to wipe their nose for them. In the words of Raptors coach Dwane Casey, Nelsen expects his players to pull up their "big boy pants" and do their job. The good news is the 2013 edition of Toronto FC knows what it is doing. Players are given clear instructions and duties. While that sounds simple, it was not always the case. Nelsen is a thinker and planner, who probably plots his morning routine from getting out of bed to having breakfast. Soccer players like direction. Especially when it works. Nelsens policy of pressure from tthe front, for example, has directly led to two goals from Welsh striker Robert Earnshaw, an opportunistic poacher with impressive wheels. Ignazio Abate AC Milan Jersey. Joe Bendik has deserved every minute he has played in goal although one has to feel for Stefan Frei, a fine keeper who has been derailed in injury. ODea has marshalled a backline that is still striving to find its best lineup. Fellow centre back Danny Califf adds veteran savvy to the team and energetic fullback Richard Eckersley adds plenty of heart and grit. In midfield, John Bostock is still finding his feet but shows plenty of guile while fellow winger Reggie Lambe has been lively. Terry Dunfield and Jeremy Hall may not be the final midfield pairing but have given their all. Dunfield is a pit bull while Hall, who played defender last season, is athletic and committed. Jonathan Osorio celebrated his first MLS goal off the bench Saturday, a moment that may have meant as much to Nelsen as the 20-year-old midfielder. Nelsen has backed Osorio from Day 1 at training camp, starting him in the first pre-season game. Players notice when talent is given its due. Keeping Osorio and releasing veteran Julio Cesar, who counts Real Madrid and AC Milan among his many clubs, speaks volumes. In Ashtone Morgan, Kyle Bekker, Doneil Henry and Emery Welshman, Toronto has prime young Canadian talent. Hogan Ephraim is beginning to show his talents playing off the striker. The return of Luis Silva from injury gives Nelsen another attacking option. The sophomore pro was instant offence when he came in against the Galaxy. Earnshaw is as polished off the field as he is on it. Everyone loves a showman and Earnshaw has shown off his post-goal somersault celebration with a twist (like the matador finishing flourish) four times so far. And striker Danny Koevermans, while still not expected to be back until June, is looking impressive in his return from knee reconstruction. Help up front is needed until the big Dutchman returns. If anything happens to Earnshaw, the attacking cupboard is not that well stocked. Still the club is beginning to offer options in selection, something which has been missing in recent times. And players like forward Andrew Wiedeman, while waiting to see action this season, have bought into the Nelsen plan and have been ultra-positive squad members. Nelsen sees progress but is still looking for his team to put together a 90-minute effort. "Weve got to be a bit better. Were slowly getting there," he said. "Weve put in some 45 minutes together a couple of times. Now were probably out 60 minutes in (against L.A.). Hopefully we can increase that a bit more." NOTES -- Dunfield limped out of practice Tuesday, holding his knee. Manager Ryan Nelsen played it down, saying he had only jarred it ... Earnshaw was given the day off for some physical maintenance. wholesale jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '