HOUSTON -- With the deadline to sign a qualifying offer approaching, restricted free-agent power forward Donatas Motiejunas?and the Houston Rockets have exchanged contract proposals but remain far apart on an agreement, multiple sources told ESPN.Motiejunas is seeking a larger financial deal from the Rockets, but the two sides havent had serious contract discussions in a month, the sources said.Motiejunas $4.4 million qualifying offer from the Rockets expires at midnight Sunday. His agent, B.J. Armstrong, told ESPN he gave the Rockets a Saturday deadline to work out a deal for him.If Motiejunas doesnt sign the qualifying offer, or if he allows it to expire, he can eventually sign a one-year deal with the Rockets that could be for less money. If that happens, the Rockets would not be able to trade him unless he granted them permission.Motiejunas also can accept a contract from another club, but only three teams -- Philadelphia, Denver and Brooklyn -- have salary-cap space to sign him. However, those teams have full 20-man rosters, so space would have to be created for a deal to be made. Because Motiejunas is a restricted free agent, the Rockets can match any contract presented to him.Motiejunas also can choose to sign with a team overseas or sit out the season.Regardless of what happens, the Rockets view Motiejunas as a valuable part of the rotation, with coach Mike DAntoni saying Thursday he can use Motiejunas as the backup power forward to Ryan Anderson.Houston has 19 players on its training camp roster, with the open spot left for the potential signing of Motiejunas.Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said last week that nothing has changed regarding the status of Motiejunas contract.Motiejunas, who averaged 6.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 37 games last season, declined to comment.The Rockets traded Motiejunas last season to the Detroit Pistons, but the deal was rescinded after he failed a physical. 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The public address announcer said his name, and he lumbered onto the ice, tears flowing during an ovation from the other teams fans.Anderson made his first start since learning of his wifes cancer diagnosis and had 37 saves for his second shutout in two starts, helping Ottawa beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-0 on Sunday night.Anderson left the team Thursday to be with his wife, Nicholle, but returned to start this game.Teammates took turns hugging Anderson after the final horn, and then Anderson was left to wait alone in the hallway after being named the games first star. The Edmonton crowd gave him a rousing cheer when he emerged, and among those clapping was Oilers goalie Cam Talbot, who had been named the No. 2 star.It was Andersons 35th career shutout, and he hasnt allowed a goal in 121:54.We couldnt really feel the gravity until the final whistle, Ottawa captain Erik Karlsson said. We accomplished a great game, led by Andy. He held a strong face, but you could still see the pain in his eyes. And he came in here and led by example. He didnt say much, had the same routine, and showed what a true leader he is.Anderson was not available for comment after the game.(Anderson) being able to play the way he did under those circumstances, you have to give him so much credit. Its an unthinkable situation, Talbot said. I cant even imagine what was going through his mind. I dont know if I would be able to do what he just did.Mike Hoffman and Bobby Ryan scored for the Senators, who have won two of three.The Oilers ended a five-game winning streak.dddddddddddd Edmonton is 7-2-0, its best start to the season since going 8-1-0 in 1985-86.Were going to lose some games in an 82-game season, captain Connor McDavid said. You cant expect to win each and every night. I thought we played well defensively and when we didnt (Talbot) was a rock back there.Edmonton had a great chance seven minutes into the second period, but Anderson made a big kick save on rookie Jesse Puljujarvi.Ottawa scored 12:18 into the middle frame when Tom Pyatt was rewarded for some hard work, sending a backhand pass from behind the net in front to Hoffman, who scored his first of the season.Hoffman hit a post with a power-play blast later in the period.Anderson made another huge save midway through the third, stopping Jordan Eberle from point-blank range.Anderson is in his 14th NHL season and seventh with the Senators. He also shut out Vancouver in his last start on Oct. 25.Pretty emotional night with everything thats been going on with this group, Hoffman said, adding that Anderson is a huge part of this team and were a family.Ottawa put the game away with an empty-netter from Ryan with 32 seconds remaining.Talbot had 20 saves.Game notes This was the first of two meetings this season between the teams. The other is Jan. 8th in Ottawa. ... Anderson started Sunday because Andrew Hammond got a lower-body injury on Friday in Calgary.UP NEXTSenators: Head home to face Carolina on Tuesday.Oilers: Begin a five-game trip in Toronto on Tuesday. ' ' '