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With Matt Cooke set to return from his suspension, the Minnesota Wild shuffled their lines ahead of Fridays Game 4. Morgan Rielly Jersey . At Thursdays morning skate, Cooke was slotted on the wing with Erik Haula at centre and Justin Fontaine on right wing. Cooke was suspended for seven games for a knee-on-knee hit on Colorado Avalanche defenceman Tyson Barrie. The top line was made up of Mikko Koivu at centre with Nino Niederreiter and Charlie Coyle on the wings. Mikael Granlund was centring the second line with Zach Parise and Jason Pominville by his side. Kyle Brodziak, Dany Heatley and Cody McCormick made up the fourth line. Matt Moulson, who has one goal and three points in 10 games, was not on the ice for the morning skate as he is battling a lower body injury. The Wild trail the series, 2-1. Borje Salming Jersey . - The Baltimore Ravens and left tackle Eugene Monroe reached agreement on a five-year contract Friday. Tiger Williams Jersey . Toronto coach Scott Milanovich was the first in the CFL to avail himself of the chance to challenge the officials failure to rule pass interference on a play and subject it to video review. His challenge stood and it helped set up Steve Slatons second touchdown of the game to put Toronto ahead 24-16.MALMO, SWEDEN – Brent Sutter is usually pretty honest when it comes to assessing his players both in words and actions. Team Canadas head coach has, at different times during the World Junior Hockey Championship, benched 16-year-old Connor McDavid and alternate captain Jonathan Drouin for taking untimely penalties. After one pre-tournament game he declared Drouins performance was "average at best." He noted goalie Jake Paterson would want a couple goals back after a loss to the Czech Republic. On Wednesday, Sutter had another blunt assessment, but this one was of the positive variety when asked about Edmonton Oil Kings forward Curtis Lazar and specifically how hes adjusting to playing the wing.  "Obviously, hes been one of our best forwards if not our best so we got to make sure he feels comfortable." Lazar, a first-round pick of the Ottawa Senators last June, started Tuesdays game against the United States on left wing before shifting to the right. On Wednesday, he was back on the right wing skating alongside centre Nic Petan and Connor McDavid at practice. "We talked after the first period and he was having a bit of difficulty with that position so I moved him back and he got his game right back where he was before," said Sutter. "Its definitely unique thats for sure," said Lazar, who has also taken shifts at centre, which is the position he plays in the WHL. "I played all three positions in one game, which is something Ive never done before. Dave Keon Maple Leafs Jersey. I started at left wing against the Americans and I was struggling a little bit so Sutter moved me to the right side where I feel a little more comfortable. Its about versatility and I want to do whatever it takes to help the team win." The numbers back up Sutters assessment that Lazar has been among the most effective Canadian forwards. He has two goals and three assists through four games while playing on both special teams units and in key defensive situations. Lazar has also come through in the clutch. His third-period goal against the Americans stood up as the game winner.  With nine centres on the roster a number of the 13 forwards have had to shift to the wing, which has turned Sutter into a mad scientist at times as he searches for a winning formula. "Its been a revolving door," the coach acknowledged. "Theres not really a plan in place. You just have a feel for your team. If somethings not working, youve got to change. You dont have time to let it progress over a month. If somethings not working or someones not playing well, you have to change it up quickly." Lazars ability to adapt, at least at right wing, has given Sutter some much-needed flexibility. "I love skating and I love this big ice," Lazar, a Vernon, B.C. native, said. "It gives me a lot of time to wind-up, get in on the forecheck and do my thing." Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Authentic China Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NHL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

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