Sports headlines for Friday April 3, 1981:

• Pirates Call Off Thompson Trade With Yankees; Steinbrenner Angry
• J.R. Richard Placed On 60-Day D.L.; Astros Remain Optimistic
• Magic Says Teammates Resent Him
• Pistons Prepared To Make Sampson Highest-Paid Rookie Ever
• Hollywood Henderson Settles Reckless Driving Suit
• Nelson Takes 2-Shot Lead At Greensboro
• Sugar Ray, Hearns Agree To Fall Fight

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F Hartford Whalers (21-40-18) 0 0 1 1 Montreal Canadiens (44-22-13) 2 2 2 6 Att: 16,978 at Montreal Forum Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Chicago Blackhawks (30-33-16) 0 1 0 1 New York Rangers (29-36-14) 0 0 3 3 Att: 17,408 at Madison Square Garden Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Edmonton Oilers (28-35-16) 4 2 1 7 Vancouver Canucks (28-31-20) 1 0 1 2 Att: 16,413 at Pacific Coliseum Game Summary