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For the third straight year the Edmonton Oilers are positioned to make the number one pick in the NHL Draft. After selecting Taylor Hall in 2010 and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in 2011, general manager Steve Tambellini will step to the podium in Pittsburgh to unveil his latest top choice. You can catch all the drama and excitement of the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft live now on TSN and TSN.ca. The Draft is also available on TSN Mobile TV. After choosing TSNs consensus top-ranked player in each of the last two drafts, the Oilers likely selection this year is consensus No. 1 ranked draft prospect Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Russian born winger, who features an impressive combination of speed and skill, had 31 goals and 69 points in 42 games for the OHLs Sting. When asked about the likelihood of trading out of the top spot, Oilers GM Steve Tambellinis said he would have to be blown away to make any deal. "It would have to be something significant ... that makes sense for me to give up the No. 1 pick," said Tambellini. "Winning the lottery puts us in another spot for an incredible piece that will bring us forward. And Im very comfortable, if it stays as is, were going to make our pick." Besides Yakupov, defenceman Ryan Murray of the WHLs Everett Silvertips may also be a consideration for the Oilers. TSNs No. 2 ranked prospect, Murray is known for his smooth skating, offensively efficient style. Following the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have the second overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens sit in the No. 3 position. Possibilities at that spot include No. 3 ranked Swedish prospect Filip Forsberg as well as punishing defenceman Griffin Reinhart of the WHLs Edmonton Oil Kings. The Toronto Maple Leafs have the No. 5 pick following the New York Islanders at No. 4. Rumours have swirled around Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke trading up, but if Burke does decide to make the pick, hard-hitting, No. 6 ranked defenceman Mathew Dumba or playmaking centre Alex Galchenyuk of the Sarnia Sting will likely be available. The next Canadian team to make a selection will be the Winnipeg Jets at the No. 9 spot. The Jets could lean towards TSN top-10 ranked defencemen Morgan Rielly of the Moose Jaw Warriors, U.S.-born Jacob Trouba or Olli Maatta of the London Knights. Beyond the top 10, the Calgary Flames have the 14th pick, while the Ottawa Senators are set to pick 15th. The Vancouver Canucks will be the last Canadian team to pick as they sit in the 26th position. Of course, things could change drastically if teams at the top of the draft decide to shake things up by dealing picks and/or players. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is actively shopping Rick Nash and has said he is willing to entertain offers for the second-overall pick. "Were going to stay at (No.) 2 or move back," Howson said. "Theres a few possibilities in terms of us moving back," he added. "So were going to look at that and see if thats something we want to do. If we stick at 2, were pretty confident in the player were going to take." The potential trade of Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo could also shake things up. Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman remained non-committal when asked about a potential Luongo trade, saying, "Mike (GM Mike Gillis) has entertained calls about both our goaltenders." Trade rumours involving Luongo have been linked to both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, who sit in the 23rd slot. - with files from The Canadian Press A.J. Green Jersey . I wouldnt necessarily say this is the deal that ends the saga for the Phoenix Coyotes; I wouldnt say take it to the bank. A.J. 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He had 33 points in 52 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League.TAMPA, Fla. -- New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma is active for Sundays game against Tampa Bay, meaning hell make his season debut while appealing a suspension for his role in the Saints bounty program. Vilma has been rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee and practiced for the first time Wednesday. He was moved from the physically unable to perform list to the 53-man roster Saturday. The ninth-year pros return could wind up being relatively brief. His appeal hearing on a season-long suspension has been scheduled for Oct. 30. Saintss tight end Jimmy Graham is inactive with a sprained right ankle.dddddddddddd Running back Chris Ivory, cornerback Elbert Mack, linebacker David Hawthorne, tackle Bryce Harris, defensive tackle Bryce Harris and defensive end Turk McBride also are inactive for New Orleans. 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