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METAIRIE, La. Evgeny Kuznetsov Jersey . -- A young, unproven receiver will likely find himself on the field this fall for a Saints passing game that has been among the NFLs best since Sean Payton and Drew Brees joined forces in New Orleans in 2006. Payton and wide receiver coach Henry Ellard, a former standout NFL receiver himself, will spend the next few months determining whether one of two recent draft choices or a host of undrafted free agents on the roster deserve that shot. "At this point, its hard to say," Ellard, now in his second season on New Orleans staff, said after the first practice of minicamp on Tuesday. "Were keeping it wide open and changing the rotation, each and every day at practice and seeing how guys respond in different situations." The candidates include Kenny Stills, who was drafted in the fifth round of this years draft out of Oklahoma, and second-year pro Nick Toon, who missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury after being drafted in the fourth round out of Wisconsin. At 6-foot-4, the same height as Marques Colston, Toon stands out and also has pedigree. His father, Al, was a former All-Pro receiver with the New York Jets. The younger Toon also distinguished himself during 11-on-11 drills at the end of Tuesdays practice, when he made an adjustment and diving catch on a back-shoulder throw deep down the left sideline. "He has good size. I like that. And length," said Payton, who was suspended in connection with the NFLs bounty probe when Toon joined the team last spring. "Its just a matter of getting settled in and once we get into the pads, establish himself as someone who is consistent." "We have some young guys at the receiver position," Payton said. "All of those guys are competing for spots and playing time." Two seasons ago, the Saints primary receivers were Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson. Meachem signed with San Diego as a free agent in 2012. Henderson became a free agent after last season and Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has indicated the club plans to move on without him. That leaves at least one, if not two, receiver spots that will see regular time on the field. "Weve got a great group of young receivers that really all have a chance to make their mark and find a place in that group," Brees said. "Kenny Stills is showing a lot of promise. Hes a young, talented guy. All those guys understand that they are going to get some opportunities and they have to make the most of them and see how they can fit into this offence." Last year, Joe Morgan emerged at the Saints fourth receiver. He made some spectacular plays, but was inconsistent and limited in the types of routes he ran effectively, Ellard said. "We know he can run down the field," Ellard said. "But I want him to become that intermediate guy that can get in and out of cuts and still be able to make plays over the middle of the field instead of always just down the field." Toon, Ellard said, is already ahead of the curve in terms of the precision of his routes. "His father played the game and Im pretty sure taught him a little bit," Ellard said, adding that Toon also has "great hands." Stills father, also named Kenny, played in the NFL as well, but as a defensive back, which is where Stills played in high school before the Sooners converted him to receiver. A couple months before the Saints drafted Stills, he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. "Just a smart kid that can run. We love that part because you cant coach speed," Ellard said. "Hes adjusting well to what were doing, picking up on things and eliminating mistakes." Stills said one of his biggest adjustments was dealing with the speed at which everyone else plays in the NFL. "Its a fast game at this level," Stills said. "Thats kind of the first thing that I learned and saw. But Im always going to be confident in my speed and my ability to run by people, and hopefully I get that chance to do it in this offence." Stills said his father warned him about the speed of the NFL, and also advised him that the best way to find his way in the league was to work hard on his own assignments and not get distracted worrying about the pecking order at his position. "Talking to my dad, its not about trying to find your spot or thinking about taking somebodys spot or getting on the field right away," Stills said. "For me its just learning and being able to take advantage of my opportunity. Obviously its a great opportunity for there to be spots open, but I just want to be able to be ready, that way if they feel like Im ready to play Ill get in there and play and do the best of my ability." Womens Capitals Jerseys . -- Nathan Pancel scored twice as the Sudbury Wolves defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. John Carlson Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. http://www.cheapcapitalschinajerseys.com...ckstrom-jersey/ . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. The New Jersey Devils have shown the ability to respond from some not-so-solid performances and that mindset could go a long way in helping the team navigate through the season.The Carolina Hurricanes havent been quite so in tune with dodging rough patches during the first few weeks of the season.But Tuesday night at New Jersey, the Hurricanes aim to get on track because theyve gone four games without winning in regulation.I think we could have a better sense of urgency, said Carolina coach Bill Peters, who pointed out that hes pondering potential lineup changes. I think its more about us.The Devils picked up their first road victory Sunday night by winning 4-1 at Carolina. Next, they try to avoid their first home loss.Now we go back (home) with a better feeling, left winger Mike Cammalleri said.New Jersey is 4-0-1 at home, a mark that has allowed them to avoid a miserable start to the season.The Hurricanes have been decent on the road, picking up points in five of eight games on the way to a 2-3-3 road record.In the first meeting with the Hurricanes this season, the Devils benefited from Cammalleris hat trick after he hadnt scored in the first 10 games of the season.He had an urgency level to his game, New Jersey coach John Hynes said. (On his) first goal, there was a second and a third chance he had to keep the puck in and really worked to be able to get himself in that scoring situation. It was nice to see him moving his feet. Thats when hes at his best.The Devils are looking for the sudden sparkk from Cammalleri to create momentum. Brett Connolly Jersey. . Theyve seen him go on tears before.That was good to see, New Jersey goalie Keith Kinkaid said. He definitely deserves it.The Hurricanes are in a wait-and-see situation regarding defenseman Justin Faulk, whos considered one of the teams anchors. He left in the third period of the last game with an undisclosed injury. In vague terms, Peters described the ailment to be an upper-body or middle-body injury.Regardless, the Hurricanes are in search of consistency and something to jolt the offense into shape.Our transition game could be better, Peters said.Carolina went 0-for-4 on power plays Sunday and the Hurricanes will look for better production in that area in the rematch.It comes down to execution, Peters said of the power play. It comes down to confidence and it comes down to all five guys doing their part. If you start getting frustrated and you start taking it easy, youre out. If you think its going to be easy, its not. Penalty killers are hard workers on every level, especially in the National Hockey League.Perhaps sensing the workload piling up after games on the weekend on back-to-back nights, Peters called off Mondays scheduled on-ice workout. The Hurricanes are amid a stretch of five games in eight nights.For New Jersey, Tuesday nights game will be one of only two home outings during a 10-game span of the schedule. ' ' '