National Sports

TORONTO — The large group of media gathered around Chris Boucher's locker before tipoff Monday night caught the eye of some of his Toronto Raptors teammates. Kawhi Leonard mumbled "Big time," as he walked by.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have picked up a pair of collegiate players, signing goalie Jake Kielly and defenceman Brogan Rafferty to entry-level contracts.

TORONTO — Star Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is working his way back from an oblique strain, taking part in extended spring training games.

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Scott Barney has been named head coach and general manager of the Humboldt Broncos for the next three seasons. The 40-year old from Oshawa, Ont., was hired as an assistant coach before the 2018-19 season.

The Clarkson Cup will continue to reward women's hockey champions in Canada regardless of a league's uncertain future, says former governor-general Adrienne Clarkson.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are in the market for a new offensive co-ordinator. The CFL club announced Monday that Jaime Elizondo has resigned from that post to pursue other opportunities.

BROSSARD, Que. — Even if the Montreal Canadiens have already exceeded expectations this season, Marc Bergevin said Monday he'll be disappointed if the club finds itself out of the playoffs at the end of the week.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed Arizona State University goalie Joey Daccord to a two-year, entry-level contract. The team says Daccord will be with Ottawa for the final week of the NHL season.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed veteran Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to a two-year contract Monday. The 28-year-old hit 46-of-54 field goal attempts (85.2 per cent) and 41-of-46 coversions (89.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts will play their home exhibition game at Varsity Stadium. Toronto will open its pre-season hosting the Montreal Alouettes on May 30. The Argos announced Monday that contest will kick off at 11 a.m.