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ORCHARD PARK, N. Ronnie Stanley Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Bills crossed off a draft need by acquiring running back Bryce Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. The teams swapped seventh-round picks in this years, with the Eagles moving up five spots to land the 224th selection. The Bills also gave up a conditional draft pick -- either a fourth-rounder next year or a third-round selection in 2016. In landing Brown, the Bills filled a need for depth without having to address it in the draft. Hell serve in a backup role behind co-starters Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller. The Eagles, by comparison, had what coach Chip Kelly called "a logjam" at running back. Brown was also regarded as expendable in Philadelphia because his side-to-side running style didnt fit Kellys offence. Kelly and Bills director of player personnel Jim Monos both said the trade had been in the works for the past month. Brown has 190 carries for 878 yards and six touchdowns in 32 games in two seasons with the Eagles. He overcame fumbling issues during his rookie season to finish with 564 yards rushing and four touchdowns in 16 games, including four starts. Brown set the Eagles single-game rookie rushing record in his first start, when he had 178 yards and two scores against Carolina on Nov. 26, 2012. He followed that up a week later with 169 yards rushing and two scores at Dallas. In Buffalo, Brown joins an offence that ranked second in yards rushing last season. "Yeah, I was definitely surprised," Brown said. "But I think its a great opportunity for me to come in and be able to contribute any way that I can. Im excited about the journey. And I cant wait to get started." This was the latest in a series of trades the Bills have made over the past month. On Friday, Buffalo dealt receiver Stevie Johnson to San Francisco. Johnson became the odd-man out in a crowded group of receivers after the Bills opened the draft by trading up five spots to select Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins with the No. 4 pick. Last month, Buffalo gave up a sixth-round draft pick to acquire receiver Mike Williams in a trade with Tampa Bay. On Friday, the Bills swapped second-round draft picks and picked up an additional fifth-round pick (153rd overall) in a trade with St. Louis. Michael Pierce Jersey . On a hot, sweaty day, the Hall of Famer looked cool and comfortable. Tavon Young Jersey . -- Arizona came out of its last meeting with California a bit discombobulated, hurting from its first loss and the loss of forward Brandon Ashley for the rest of the season.ST. LOUIS - Alexander Steen returned to the ice and looked as though he hadnt missed a beat.After sitting out two games with a lower-body injury, Steen scored two goals, and Jake Allen made 25 saves in the St. Louis Blues 6-3 win over the suddenly slumping New York Islanders on Thursday night.Steen has 18 points in 17 career games against the Islanders.Hes such a skilled player, Allen said of Steen. Hes such a workhorse leader for us. He can do it all. It just goes to show how good of a player he actually is. Hes an underrated player in the league, but we know how valuable he is to our team.Steens goal at 4:34 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie. T.J. Oshie started the play by ripping a shot down the right side. The rebound off goalie Jaroslav Halaks pad went to Steen, who scored his seventh of the season.I was shooting for a rebound there, Oshie said. I tried high blocker once and I dont know if Id tried five-hole already, but I figured Id shoot for a rebound. I saw the guys coming from the weak side, and luckily Steener was there.Oshie and Paul Stastny added insurance goals at 15:47 and 17:48.Kyle Okposo scored his sixth goal for New York at 18:16, before Jaden Schwartz ended any hopes of an Islanders comeback with an empty-net goal at 18:56.After surrendering just four goals during a three game winning streak, the Islanders have given up 17 during their skid — including six twice to the Blues.Well give up five a night if we keep mismanaging the puck, Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. Theyll figure it out sooner or later, and if not they wont be in the lineup.Allen, in his first action since being replaced by Martin Brodeur in the Blues first meeting with the Islanders last Saturday, turned away five of six shots in the third period after coughing up a two-goal lead late in the second.It was a far cry from Allens first outing against the Islanders when the rookie was pulled after giving up three goals on just 12 shots in the opening period. Tyus Bowser Jersey. I wanted to just get back on track, Allen said. Just to feel good about myself again. I felt very in control tonight and kept the game simple.Steen scored his sixth of the season on the power play at 5:58 in the first period to give the Blues a 1-0 lead.Barret Jackman doubled the lead at 14:18. Jackmans slap shot from the top of the circle was his first goal since Jan. 20 against Detroit.The Islanders tied it with a pair of goals late in the second period.John Tavares scored his 12th goal of the season at 16:03 to put the Islanders on the board. Mikhail Grabovskis unassisted goal at 19:55 tied it.It was the second time in two games that the Blues struggled in the second period. St. Louis gave up 14 shots to the Islanders after surrendering 18 to Florida on Monday.Tonights game is a microcosm of our season, Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said. Weve got great spirit, which is stuff you love, but understanding and managing the game the right way, I think its important for us to figure out.Halak, questionable before the game due to an upper-body injury, was shaken up midway through the first period after taking David Backes shot in the mask. Halak stayed in the game and finished with 27 saves.Halak, playing for the first time in St. Louis since being traded last season, refused to talk to reporters after the game.Jaro probably wanted this game and we wanted to get it for him, Islanders centre Brock Nelson said. We werent able to do the job and its tough when that happens.NOTES: After scoring key goals in the Blues win over Florida on Monday, Ian Cole and Chris Porter were scratched along with Magnus Paajarvi. ... Blues D Jay Bouwmeester returned to the lineup after missing eight games. ... Griffin Reinhart, Josh Bailey and Cory Conacher were scratched for the Islanders. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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