National Sports

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators in exchange for blueliner Alexandre Carrier.

COLWOOD, B.C. — A suburban British Columbia city is looking to ease its shortage of family doctors by hiring physicians and putting them on the community payroll.

The New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, ending the winger's tumultuous time in the organization.

TORONTO — There's no doubt about the defensive ability that new Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez brings to the diamond. The big question mark is whether the 26-year-old Venezuelan can reverse two years of slipping numbers at the plate.

TORONTO — It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre.

TORONTO — The Northern Super League has signed a multi-year partnership with Hummel to become its official kit provider.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian defensive back Jayden Dalke to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot-one, 200-pound Dalke was slated to become a free agent in February. Dalke, of Leduc, Alta.

VICTORIA — Olympic rower Jeff Powell has been named the new chief executive officer of Rowing Canada.

The University of New Hampshire helped develop star defender Moise Bombito. Now the Wildcats have another Canadian looking to make his mark.

HAMILTON — The home of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats will soon have a new name.