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The Toronto Maple Leafs got a big forward and the Philadelphia Flyers secured a brother combination in a one-for-one swap of previously high draft picks. Numbers Game breaks down the deal that saw Philadelphia send James van Riemsdyk to Toronto in exchange for Luke Schenn. The Maple Leafs Get: LW James van Riemsdyk. James van Riemsdyk, 23, hasnt yet blossomed in the NHL since getting drafted second overall in 2007, scoring a career-high 21 goals and 41 points in 2010-2011. Last season, van Riemsdyk got off to a good start, tallying seven goals and 16 points in 19 games before injuries (upper body, concussion, broken foot) started to wreak havoc with his season, causing him to miss 39 games and his production never got back on track after an upper body injury in late November. A 6-foot-3 winger with size and soft hands, van Riemsdyk may have had his best moments in the 2011 playoffs, when he scored seven goals in 11 games while registering an astonishing 70 shots on goal. When hes on, van Riemsdyk has the ability to attack in a relentless fashion, but its been an ongoing battle to get that production consistently. Signed for the next six years, at a cap hit of $4.25-million, van Riemsdyk does have a hip injury that has been bothering him, but was recently deemed to not need surgery to correct the problem. In Toronto, presuming hes healthy, van Riemsdyk will give the Leafs more size among their top six forwards. If hes in the top six, though, that will mean either Clarke MacArthur or Nikolai Kulemin could be bumped out to make room. Of course, the summer isnt done yet, so more moves may be afoot. If van Riemsdyk becomes a consistent 25-goal scorer, the Maple Leafs ought to be thrilled with the deal and van Riemsdyk should get the opportunity to play more significant minutes than he has to this point in Philadelphia, so raising his level of production as he matures should be part of the expectation. Make no mistake, head coach Randy Carlyle will have expectations for van Riemsdyk to use that size to create scoring chances on a regular basis. The Flyers Get: D Luke Schenn. 22-year-old Luke Schenn was the fifth overall pick in 2008 and, while hes had his moments, hes coming off a poor season for the Maple Leafs during which he played a career-low 16:02 per game. Schenn did tie a career-high with 22 points, in significantly fewer minutes than the year before, but he was effectively sheltered by the Toronto coaching staff, kept away from the oppositions best forward lines (per www.behindthenet.ca). Thats noteworthy because the year prior, Schenn faced a higher calibre of competion and played more than 22 minutes per game. Certainly, the Flyers hope that they are getting that kind of defenceman -- a young, physical blueliner who, despite his limited playing time last season, led all defencemen with 270 hits. Joining his brother, Brayden Schenn, in Philadelphia would seem to be a positive influence, but the more important factor from the Flyers perspective is that they need Schenn to play a regular role on the blueline. He doesnt necessarily have to fit in the top four, especially if Matt Carle re-signs, but 18-20 reliable minutes would be a good place to start when it comes to his contribution. Signed for four more years, at a cap hit of $3.6-million per season, Schenn needs to improve his skating and decision-making if hes going to rise back into a top-four role on a consistent basis. This long-rumoured deal is one in which both teams are dealing from a respective position of strength, even if the players that they are dealing have been relatively disappointing thus far. Philadelphia is well-stocked up front and made do without van Riemsdyks contributions for much of the second half last season, but the defence corps could use more depth, considering Carles pending unrestricted free agent status and the likelihood that Chris Pronger will remain sidelined due to post-concussion syndrome. Toronto, on the other hand, had relegated Schenn to a minimal role on the blueline -- a role that can likely be replaced by a less expensive acquisition (or, in a dream world, the addition of collegiate free agent Justin Schultz), so using him to get a big scoring winger with potential makes sense. Its possible that neither one of these players may materialize into what was expected on draft day, or they both might flourish in new locations. The real rub to this deal will be if only one of them finds success with a new club, then there will be a decisive victor in what, today, looks like a sensible enough deal for both sides. 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Marouane Fellaini headed Everton in front in the 33rd minute but conceded a penalty 10 minutes later after tangling with Edin Dzeko, allowing Carlos Tevez to equalize from the spot. wholesale jerseys China . The order by Magistrate Daniel Knowles on Tuesday came in response to suspended linebacker Jonathan Vilmas efforts to initiate the discovery process in his defamation case against the commissioner.BARCELONA, Spain -- Seydou Keitas stoppage-time header gave 10-man Barcelona a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday, ensuring coach Pep Guardiola would not lose his final league game at the helm of the dethroned Spanish champions. Sergio Busquets opened for Barcelona in the ninth minute at Sevilles Benito Villamarin Stadium. But Betis looked set to get the win after Ruben Castro scored twice following Dani Alves sending off in the 53rd until Keita rose up to head in Martin Montoyas last-gasp cross. Barcelonas all-time leading scorer Lionel Messi was unable to add to his league-record 50 goals. Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo can extend his total of 45 on Sunday when the league champions play Mallorca. Barcelona has a chance to collect its 14th piece of silverware under Guardiola in his last game in the May 25 Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao. Assistant Tito Vilanova will then take over from Guardiola after the four most successful seasons in the history of the Catalan club. "The league was here before me and will continue to exist when I am gone," said Guardiola, adding that he did not know how long it would be before he returned to the sidelines. Busquets and Keitas goals extended Barcelonas club record to 114 goals this season. Madrid has already set the league record with 117 goals with a game to play. Busquets put the visitors ahead nine minutes in when he turned Xavi Hernandezs corner kick into the far corner of the goal with a header at the near post. Betis, which had already accomplished its mission of staying up after being promoted last summer, didnt manage a shot on goal before halftime. Dani Alves left Barcelona with 10 men when he received his second booking for a hard foul on Jefferson Montero. "Dani Alves sending off changed the game," Guardiolaa said.dddddddddddd On speculation that the defender would be leaving the club this off-season, Guardiola said, "He is an irreplaceable player although his future doesnt depend on me now. He has been crucial to this team and I hope that he continues to be so." The loss of the Brazil right back made Guardiola send on youth player Montoya for Ibrahim Afellay, who was making his first start of the season after returning from a long absence due to a torn knee ligament. But Castro eventually broke through Barcelonas depleted side. Roque Santa Cruz flicked on a long pass for Castro to run onto and chip over Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes in the 71st, and three minutes later Castro slotted by the Spanish international after Benat Etxebarria played him clear with a pass that beat Barcelonas offside trap. They were the Spanish strikers 15th and 16th goals of the season. As the clock ticked past the 90-minute mark, Messi sent a free kick off the post before Keita grabbed the late equalizer. The Mali midfielder floated into the area, jumped over a defender and turned Montoyas pass beyond the sprawling Betis goalkeeper. "(Keita) is a player that can provide things that other midfielders dont have," Guardiola said. Earlier in San Sebastian, Real Sociedad beat Valencia 1-0 thanks to Antoine Griezmanns goal to end the season in the lower-middle part of the table. It was the last game for coach Unai Emery, who had already led Valencia to a third place finish and Champions League appearance for the third consecutive year. Former Valencia player Mauricio Pellegrino will take over for Emery. Also on Sunday, its: Levante vs. Athletic Bilbao, Malaga vs. Sporting Gijon, Getafe vs. Zaragoza, Racing Santander vs. Osasuna, Rayo Vallecano vs. Granada, and Espanyol vs. Sevilla. ' ' '
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