John Tortorella is expected to be named the Vancouver Canucks new bench boss. He arrived at Vancouver International Airport on Friday amidst reports that he is about to be named the new Canucks coach. "No decision has been finalized yet," replied a Canucks spokesperson when contacted by TSN. Canucks general manager Mike Gillis was on Team 1040 Radio in Vancouver on Friday and wouldnt confirm that Tortorella was the teams new coach but indicated he was a strong candidate. He also told hosts Barry MacDonald and Don Taylor that the organization was hoping to finish off the process shortly. "Johns certainly in the mix and very strong, so were going to finish off the process the way we designed it initially and that shouldnt take us much longer," said Gillis. If hired, it would be a trade of sorts as former Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault was introduced on Friday as the new head man in New York. Tortorella was dismissed from the Rangers on last month following New Yorks second-round loss to the Boston Bruins. In 319 regular-season games with New York, Tortorella went 171-118-1-29. He was 19-25 in the post-season and reached the playoffs in four of five seasons after taking over as coach in February 2009. If hired, Tortorella - who turns 55 on Monday - would be taking his third posting as an NHL head coach. He was behind the bench for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2001-08 before taking the same role with the Rangers. He won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2004 when he led the Lightning to their first-ever Stanley Cup. Other candidates for the coaching position include Los Angeles Kings assistant John Stevens and former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Scott Arniel, who coached the Canucks AHL affiliate in Chicago. Taylor Rapp Jersey . A statement from the worlds top-ranked player says all checks "were satisfactory and showed positive evolution" regarding the injury, which contributed to his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final in Melbourne. Orlando Pace Rams Jersey . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. http://www.ramsrookiestore.com/Rams-Darrell-Henderson-Jersey/ . -- Claudio Bieler hadnt scored since early September, and not from the run of play since mid-July. Darrell Henderson Youth Jersey .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. Bobby Evans Rams Jersey .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. Western New York Flash forward Jessica McDonald was named the National Womens Soccer Leagues Player of the Week on Tuesday for her hat trick against the Boston Breakers.The Flash defeated the Breakers 7-1 last Friday night. McDonald scored in the 28th, 43rd and 49th minutes, and also added an assist. It is the first time McDonald has eaarned the honor.ddddddddddddIt was the first hat trick in the NWSL this season. The seven total goals were a franchise record for the Flash.Western New York (6-4-0) sits in third place in the NWSL standings. ' ' '