Here's what you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 7, the top stories from around the sports world.

Let’s Make a Deal: Two big trades made waves in the NHL yesterday, headlined by the Columbus Blue Jackets sending Ryan Johansen to the Nashville Predators for Seth Jones. The Los Angeles Kings picked up Vincent Lecavalier and Luke Schenn from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Jordan Weal and a 2016 third-round pick. In other news, the Washington Capitals agreed to terms with free agent Mike Richards, while Caps forward Zach Sill was suspended two games for boarding Boston's Adam McQuaid.

Around the NHL: Jonathan Bernier made 39 saves and P.A. Parenteau scored twice to lead the Maple Leafs past the Ducks 4-0 last night. In Vancouver, Bo Horvat scored with 66 seconds left to give the Canucks a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. And in Montreal, the Canadiens earned a much needed 2-1 win over the Devils.

Winning Ways: The Toronto Raptors got back on the winning track in Brooklyn with a 91-74 win over the Nets. Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Cooperstown Bound: Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza will make up the Class of 2016 at Cooperstown in July. The Baseball Hall of Fame announced voting results yesterday and Griffey set a new record for total vote percentage at 99.3 per cent. Jeff Bagwell (71.6 per cent) and Tim Raines (69.8) fell short of the 75 per cent of votes necessary for induction.

On The Ice: Thursday night brings more regional NHL action to TSN. Fans in the Senators region can watch Ottawa try to stop the Florida Panthers' 10-game winning streak on TSN5 at 7:30pm et/8:30pm at. Later, fans in the Jets region can watch Winnipeg visit the Dallas Stars on TSN3 at 7pm ct.