Predators, Jackets swap stars
The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Ryan Johansen, giving up a young piece of their defense in search of some more offense.
Johansen, 23, played in every game for Columbus the last two seasons, and the 6-3, 218-pound center has six goals and 20 assists in 38 games this season. He has 79 goals and 114 assists in 309 career games and was the fourth overall pick in the 2010 draft.
Jones, 21, was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 draft, and the right-handed, 6-3 defenseman has played 40 games for Nashville this season with one goal and 10 assists.
The Los Angeles Kings acquired forward Vincent Lecavalier and defenseman Luke Schenn from the Philadelphia Flyers for center Jordan Weal and a thirdround pick.
The Washington Capitals and forward Mike Richards agreed to terms on a one-year, $1 million contract.
The NHL and NHLPA launched an education initiative to all teams focused on raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual assault and harassment. State win the Big Ten championship game and reach college football’s playoff.
Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo and Florida safety Keanu Neal also announced they will skip their senior seasons and make themselves available for the draft.
Seven former Rutgers players pleaded not guilty to charges related to home invasions and an assault. aged Washington Wizards 121-115 for their fifth straight victory.
Garrett Temple led the Wizards with 21 points, and John Wall had 20.
Paul George had 20 points and Monta Ellis scored nine of his 19 in the fourth quarter, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 95-86 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic.
George, who scored at least 31 points in each of his three previous games, shot 5 of 13 but led a second-quarter rally that put the Pacers ahead for good.
The Toronto Raptors will be without small forward DeMarre Carroll indefinitely after he had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.