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Mikael Samuelsson had one goal and one assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Michael Grabner scored the tying goal with 7:44 to play and Mikael Samuelsson followed with the winner 3:02 later Wednesday night as the Vancouver Canucks rallied for their first road victory of the season, 3-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks.

By JEFF WILSON Rudy Jaramillo was already the highest-paid hitting coach in baseball, but he agreed Wednesday to a deal with the Chicago Cubs that will pay him more than some big-league managers.The Texas Rangers’ hitting coach the past 15 seasons agreed to a three-year deal with the Cubs that will pay him $800,000 a year. The agreement comes a week after he declined the Rangers’ one-year offer for $545,000.Meanwhile, the Rangers have compiled a long list of potential candidates but won’t move on finding Jaramillo’s replacement until next week. General manager Jon Daniels has been occupied this week with presentations to potential new owners of the club.Manager Ron Washington, who will make the same salary in 2010 as Jaramillo, said the No. 1 priority for a new hitting coach is emphasizing the importance of situational hitting. Ideally, the new hire will have a big-league track record of success and the patience to work with a young roster.'We need someone who

Tye Hill says having to stand on the sideline while healthy and watch the Atlanta Falcons' first five games has been more difficult than missing 20 games due to injuries with the St. Louis Rams. Hill's wait for playing time could end this week when the Falcons play at Dallas. The cornerback is one of the Falcons' options to replace Brian Williams, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday night's win over the Chicago Bears. Williams and Hill are locker-room neighbors.

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Running back Jerious Norwood, who suffered a right hip flexor injury against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, said Wednesday he doesn't expect to play this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys.

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Running back Jerious Norwood, who suffered a right hip flexor injury against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, said Wednesday he doesn't expect to play this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Michael Gaines. Gaines has spent parts of seasons with Carolina, Buffalo, Detroit and Chicago. He was released by the Bears on Oct. 17 after playing in one game. He has played 74 games -41 starts - and caught 79 passes for 819 yards and five touchdowns during his NFL career. The Browns are thin at tight end.

Cedric Benson believes the Chicago Bears did all they could to prevent him from signing with another team.

In this exclusive audio feature at BearReport.com, listen to what Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams had to say in the locker room right before practice Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Chicago Bears linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.