Nine players have withdrawn from the Australian Open through the first two days due to injury, including No. Nike Sneakers Discount Wholesale . 12 Tommy Haas, No. 13 John Isner and No. 21 Philipp Kohlschreiber. Thats five more players in two days than the entire 2013 U.S. Open in September of last year. While the final Grand Slam at the end of a gruelling season might be expected to have more impact on the health of players, the Australian Open is taking out competitors at an alarming rate to kick off the 2014 schedule. And although none of the nine players officially retired due to the roaring heat in Melbourne, one would think its played a part. Heat has always been an issue for this event but it seems to be getting worse. What should be done to make things better for the players? The average temperature in Melbourne in January - the first month of summer Down Under - is 25.9 C. The average temperature for the opening two days of the seasons first Grand Slam was 36 C. Despite any match-ending issues related to the heat, there is no shortage of players - and a ball boy - struggling to maintain their composure under the sun. But tournament organizers have not suspended any matches as yet. "I think its inhumane, I dont think its fair to anybody, to the players, to the fans, to the sport, when you see players pulling out of matches, passing out," Canadian Frank Dancevic told reporters after his first-round loss in which he collapsed on the sideline during the second set. "Ive played five set matches all my life and being out there for a set and a half and passing out with heat stroke, its not normal." The tournament has contingencies in place to deal with the heat, which was put into effect Tuesday by granting womens matches an extra 10-minute break between the second and third sets. Stopping a match, however, is at the discretion of tournament director Wayne McKewen as part of a new rule instituted this year. "We have to reach a minimum threshold and have a forecast that it will be sustained for a reasonable time," McKewen said in a statement. "That didnt happen. While conditions were hot and uncomfortable, the relatively low level of humidity ensured play would continue." Organizers use the Wet Bulb Global Temperature composite, which factors in humidity and wind in an attempt to assess the conditions more accurately. On Tuesday, temperatures were expected to reach as high as 42 C. Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena are the only two venues with retractable roofs and air conditioning, but have yet to be utilized. All other courts remain at the mercy of the heat and the forecast is calling for high 30s on Wednesday and low 40s for Thursday and Friday. Two-time defending champion Victoria Azarenka said the court at Rod Laver was "like youre dancing in a frying pan." Is it time for organizers to provide more cooling options, including stopping matches before its too late? 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The Maple Leafs drafted American forward Nolan Vesey in the sixth round (158th overall) before selecting Swedish forward Pierre Engvall with their final pick of the draft, 188th overall in the seventh round. The Calgary Flames traded their third-round selection, 83rd overall, to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Brandon Bollig. The Flames started their second day by selecting Charlottetown goaltender Mason McDonald before taking big Oshawa Generals winger Hunter Smith at 54th overall. The Flames selected defenceman Brandon Hickey of the Alberta Junior Hockey League 64th overall. The Flames selected forward Austin Carroll with their final pick in the draft, 184th overall. The Vancouver Canucks selected goaltender Thatcher Demko to start their second round, before continuing their busy weekend by trading the 50th pick in the Draft to the Los Angeles Kings for forward Linden Vey. 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The Winnipeg Jets entered the trade action, sending the 159th pick in the draft and goaltender Eddie Pasquale to the Washington Capitals for 164th overall selection, 192nd pick and seventh round pick in 2015. The Jets first pick of the day came in the third round, with the selection of American defenceman Jack Glover at 69th overall. The Jets selected forward Chase De Leo from the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL and defenceman Nelson Nogier from the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL with the 99th and 101st overall picks, respectively. In the fifth round, the Jets selected forward Clinston Franklin from the United States Hockey League. The Jets used the 164th overall pick on Russian forward Pavel Kraskovsky. The Jets selected forward Matt Utaski with the 192nd overall pick, acquired from Washington. The Montreal Canadiens selected defenceman Brett Lernout from the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League with the 73rd overall pick. 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