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Order of Hockey in Canada: Jayna Hefford, George Kingston and Ken Hitchcock selected as 2019 class

This will mark the eighth induction class to the Order of Hockey, bringing the number of inductees to 27.

Matt Hornick

NHL Rumor Roundup: Will Dougie Hamilton, Brayden Schenn be on the move again?

The NHL trade deadline is just over a month away and some big names are popping up as possible candidates to be moved.

Lyle Richardson

Oilers' Jujhar Khaira suspended two games for illegal cross-check

The Oilers forward will miss two games after his illegal cross-check on Tuesday night.

Conor Roche

NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Are the Penguins looking to move Phil Kessel?

Despite being one of the most consistent players in the NHL over the last few seasons, and the winner of two Stanley Cup's with Pittsburgh, Phil Kessel's name once again is popping up in trade rumors.

Lyle Richardson

WATCH: Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, Zach Sanford fight at practice

The Blues are getting beat and now they're beating themselves.

Conor Roche

Canucks defeat Blues as Pettersson registers five points, Boeser nets hat trick

Behind five points from Pettersson and a hatty from Boeser, the Canucks secured their 13th win of the season.

Mark Suleymanov

Dustin Byfuglien returns to Jets' lineup, plays almost 30 minutes

Dustin Byfuglien missed Winnipeg's previous four games with a concussion.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: With William Nylander back for the Maple Leafs, is Jake Gardiner the odd man out?

With William Nylander signed and upcoming RFA's Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expecting big paydays, one has to wonder if there will be room for defenseman and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jake Gardiner in the Maple Leafs long-term plans.

Lyle Richardson

Patrik Laine nets five goals in Jets' victory over Blues

Jets winger Patrik Laine continued a standout November with a historic performance on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued its losing ways, but it did score its first goal in almost a week.

Jackie Spiegel

Erik Karlsson nets first goal with San Jose Sharks

After a frustrating start to his season, Erik Karlsson notched his first goal as a member of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Watch: Blues veteran Ryan O'Reilly scores first career hat trick

Ryan O'Reilly scored his first hat trick in his 10-year career.

Conor Roche

Wild veteran Eric Staal notches 400th career goal

It did not take long for Eric Staal to join the 400 goal club in the Wild's Saturday night clash against the Blues.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Kings get needed wins, but is that enough?

The Blue and Kings were desperate for victories of any kind this week, and each team earned one. But the road ahead looks bumpy for both teams.

Rob Mixer

Blues netminder Jake Allen injured in game against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen left the game in the second period following a collision.

Jackie Spiegel

Domi shows speed, nets first goal with Canadiens

In his sixth game of the season, Max Domi scored his first goal as a member of the Montreal Canadiens

Jackie Spiegel

Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended 20 games after open-ice hit to Blues' Oskar Sundqvist

The Washington repeat offender is leveled with the longest suspension of his career. The NHLPA has filed an appeal on Friday.

Conor Roche

Jets head coach Paul Maurice records 649th career win, moves into 10th place all-time

Winnipeg Jets opened their season with a 5-1 win over the Blues.

Jackie Spiegel

Days after saying he'd like to notch 50, Patrik Laine scores first goal of season

Laine scores as Winnipeg beats Blues 5-1 in season opener.

Jackie Spiegel

Central Division 2018-19 predictions: Jets keep Presidents' Trophy in division

Most agree: The road to the Stanley Cup in the West runs through Winnipeg or Nashville. But the Central Division is notorious for its turnover year to year, preseason projections be damned.

Brandon Schlager

The truth about Nail Yakupov, an imperfect prospect set up to bust

Drafted No. 1 overall in 2012, Nail Yakupov is out of the NHL six seasons later, at least for now. Is he the biggest bust of all time? First, there are a few questions worth exploring.

Steve Kournianos

Ryan O'Reilly trade grades: Blues, Sabres continue roster shake-ups

It took some time, but Buffalo and St. Louis found common ground on a fair return for Ryan O'Reilly, the best center on the NHL's post-John Tavares market, in a trade that should benefit both teams.

Brandon Schlager

Sabres trade Ryan O'Reilly to Blues for Patrik Berglund, trove of picks, top prospect

Just as it seemed the NHL had accepted Buffalo's asking price for its sturdy center as too rich, the Sabres and Blues agreed to a deal late on the opening day of NHL free agency.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares holding up free agency market

While the trade market has been slow in the weeks leading up to NHL free agency, teams may be waiting for the John Tavares domino to fall before making any other moves.

Lyle Richardson

Barry Trotz's best fits: If not Islanders, NHL coaching carousel could get wild

After resigning from the Stanley Cup champion Capitals, Barry Trotz becomes the biggest free-agent coach since Mike Babcock. His next move could alter the NHL landscape.

Brandon Schlager

Avalanche, Blues see offside controversy in game to decide playoff fates

The NHL said there "was no definitive replays" to overturn the call on the ice.

Brandon Schlager

Four fun facts on Avalanche's improbable worst-to-playoffs turnaround

A year after finishing dead last in the NHL, the resurgent Avalanche knocked off the Blues in a de facto play-in game for the final Western Conference playoff spot.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Avalanche on collision course for final West wild-card spot

Two teams heading in opposite directions a month ago are looking at a possible play-in game to decide one final playoff spot in the season's final week.

Rob Mixer

New Bruins sensation Ryan Donato excused from practice to finish Harvard coursework

A day after wowing in his NHL debut, the Bruins rookie was given an excused absence from practice as he finishes spring classes at Harvard.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the overcrowded Western Conference playoff race

There are five teams within three points of one another vying for the final three spots in a wild, wild Western Conference playoff picture. Who holds the edge?

Rob Mixer

NHL Power Rankings: Chase tightens behind Lightning, while Blues, Rangers tumble

The trade deadline passed, and the Lightning still sit atop Sporting News' NHL power rankings, though the Predators, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs are closing in on the top spot.

Jim Cerny

Jets take center stage after acquiring Paul Stastny from Blues

The Winnipeg Jets showed they're gearing up for a deep playoff run in acquiring Paul Stastny.

Evan Sporer

NHL Trade Deadline: Jets' Wheeler assists in acquisition of Stastny

Winnipeg's captain played a small off-ice role when the Jets traded for Paul Stastny before Monday's deadline.

Jim Cerny

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Blues, Senators look like a trade match one way or another

The Blues and Senators are oft-rumored trade partners ahead of the Feb. 26 deadline. Either Mike Hoffman or Derick Brassard fit St. Louis' need for forward depth.

Lyle Richardson

Soshnikov trade gives Maple Leafs flexibility ahead of NHL trade deadline

Toronto sent Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday for a fourth-round draft pick.

Michael Augello

NHL trade news: Maple Leafs send Soshnikov to Blues for draft pick

Toronto will receive a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft from St. Louis.

John Arlia

Mark Scheifele to return to Jets lineup Friday

Mark Scheifele will return to the Winnipeg Jets lineup Friday after a six-week absence, during which Winnipeg managed to remain in first place in its division.

Evan Sporer

NHL Power Rankings: Bruins, Predators push for top spot, while Wild make their move

As several teams assert themselves in the league's upper echelon, the Rangers continue to tumble.

Jim Cerny

Goalie interference controversy grows with disputed David Krejci goal vs. Blues

A goalmouth scramble produced the Bruins' first goal in a 3-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday, with the Blues crying foul.

Rudi Schuller

Julien on Canadiens Benn: 'He's the one on defense who's struggling the most'

Joe Morrow will replace Jordie Benn in Montreal's lineup against the Blues Tuesday night.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Power Rankings: Here come the Bruins, there go the Devils

At the All-Star break, the Lightning remain at the top of Sporting News' NHL power rankings, but the red-hot Bruins are clearly a team on the rise.

Jim Cerny

Senators claim Magnus Pääjärvi off waivers from Blues

Forward Magnus Pääjärvi has been claimed off waivers by Ottawa.

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Senators fall to Blues, suffer fourth straight loss

Ottawa is riding a four-game losing streak since returning from its bye week.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Rumor Roundup: Erik Karlsson's future with Senators is anyone's best guess

With the Senators looking like sellers, will GM Pierre Dorion consider trading star captain Erik Karlsson before the 2018 deadline? The messages are mixed.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Power Rankings: Scalding Flames surge, Penguins also on the move

The Flames and Avalanche, both riding seven-game win streaks, make major leaps in this week's NHL power rankings as the Penguins and Bruins also do some climbing.

Jim Cerny

NHL Rumor Roundup: Jack Johnson adds to growing D-man market with trade request

The Blue Jackets' assistant captain has asked for a trade out of Columbus, plus new rumors on the Dion Phaneuf and Oliver Ekman-Larsson fronts.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs struggle in regulation once again

Though Toronto remains a top-five Atlantic Division team, the Leafs are yet to win a game in regulation through 2018.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Power Rankings: Vegas charges into top five, Lightning steady at No. 1

The top and bottom teams remain the same as our weekly NHL rankings cross into 2018, but there is much change in between.

Jim Cerny

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Brock Boeser becomes fastest Canucks rookie to score 20 goals

Brock Boeser continued his successful year season Saturday, scoring his 20th goal of the season.

Evan Sporer

NHL Power Rankings: Capitals, Rangers, Devils make moves on Lightning

Three Metro teams make significant moves into the top 10 of this week's NHL power rankings, though the Lightning retain the top spot for a sixth straight week.

Jim Cerny

Hutton records 48-save shutout, Blues top Jets

Carter Hutton made Blues history and helped St. Louis get back into the win column on Saturday.

Evan Sporer

NHL Power Rankings: Streaking Lightning stay on top; Leafs, Kings, Caps move up

Tampa's winning streak keeps things status quo at No. 1. After that, the Maple Leafs, Kings, Capitals and Flyers trend up, while the banged-up Canucks slip again.

Jim Cerny

NHL Power Rankings: Lightning bolt back to top while Predators surge to No. 2

There's a shakeup at the top of this week's NHL power rankings after the Blues hit their first rough patch of the young season.

Jim Cerny

Shea Weber curves shot for 500th career point, scores twice in Canadiens' loss to Blues

Shea Weber scores twice during Montreal's 4-3 loss to the Blues, giving the veteran his 500th and 501st points of his career.

Alec Gearty

Blues' Brayden Schenn records hat trick against Canadiens as he continues record pace

Brayden Schenn is over halfway to his career-high point total after scoring a hat trick against Montreal.

Alec Gearty

NHL Power Rankings: Blues back on top as Islanders, Predators, Vegas also move up

The Blues and Lightning are clearly the two best teams in the NHL. But there's been a bunch of shifting beneath them during the month of November.

Jim Cerny

Oilers Morning Skate: Line combinations, starting goalie, scratches, news, notes vs. Coyotes

It will be a family affair on Tuesday when Ryan Strome and the Oilers host the returning Dylan Strome and the Coyotes.

Rudi Schuller

Heading in opposite directions: Takeaways from Blues rout of Oilers

The St. Louis Blues continue to rise atop the standings, while the Edmonton Oilers plummet the other direction.

Jim Cerny

NHL Power Rankings: Jets, Jackets trending up while Oilers, Canadiens slide

What has happened to the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens? These two teams continue to lose — and in ugly fashion — while falling further behind in SN's power rankings.

Jim Cerny

Oilers and Blues on opposite paths, face off on Thursday

The Edmonton Oilers are trending up, and the Blues down, heading into their first head-to-head meeting Thursday at Rogers Place.

Jim Cerny

NHL Power Rankings: Lightning ride West Coast sweep back to the top

The Rangers, Maple Leafs, Jets and Wild are all on the rise, but it's the Lightning who own the top spot again.

Jim Cerny

NHL Power Rankings: Blues overtake Lightning, Penguins sneak back into top five

Mike Yeo's Blues are the most complete team in the NHL right now. But the Lightning, Kings, Sharks and SN's preseason No. 1 Penguins are close behind.

Jim Cerny

Maple Leafs defensive woes continue in loss to Blues

The Maple Leafs again struggled to keep the puck out of their net, and lost to the Blues in St. Louis.

Evan Sporer

Sorting out NHL contenders, pretenders one month into the season

After a topsy-turvy October, which teams are truly at the top of the NHL, and which are pretending to be?

Evan Sporer

Flames score easy goal as Blues' Allen falls

Watch: Jake Allen's blooper leads Flames to score empty net goal

Alec Gearty

Jaden Schwartz scores hat trick in Blues win over Blackhawks

The 25-year-old led St. Louis to a 5-2 victory against Chicago on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Eddie Olczyk returns to broadcast booth amid cancer treatments

After being diagnosed with cancer in August, the former NHL forward and coach returned to call the Blackhawks-Blues game in St. Louis.

Ryan Young

Panthers' Ian McCoshen scores first NHL goal

McCoshen scores first goal in second period to tie game 1-1 against St. Louis.

Ryan Young

Blues are battered, but have yet to be beaten

Dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, the Blues are off to a surprising 4-0-0 start.

Evan Sporer

Jake Allen 'in form' and ready to lead Blues

The St. Louis Blues goaltender hopes to trend upward in net.

Alec Gearty

Rangers send Filip Chytil to AHL after two-game experiment

It was a surprise Chytil, drafted 21st overall in June, made the opening-night roster in the first place, but his NHL trial run was shorter than expected.

Brandon Schlager

NHL opening night: Hat tricks, Patrick Marleau and Penguins' OT blues

The NHL regular season finally opened Wednesday with a few of its biggest stars in action.

Brandon Schlager

Making a modern dynasty: Penguins in position for Stanley Cup history with three-peat

Five teams in the history of the NHL have won three straight Stanley Cups. Two in hand, the Penguins so far have done it the hard way, facing unprecedented roster turnover and league-wide parity.

Adam Gretz

Canucks take flier on Derrick Pouliot in trade with Penguins

Pittsburgh dealt its 2012 first-round draft choice to Vancouver Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and depth defenseman Andrey Pedan.

Brandon Schlager

Central Division 2017-18 predictions: Rising Stars, falling Blackhawks make for tight race

The Central no longer features a clear-cut favorite, meaning every team (outside the Avalanche) has a shot at the division crown. Easier said than done.

Brandon Schlager

Blues dealt another blow with Robby Fabbri out for season

No team has been hit harder by the preseason injury bug than the Blues, who continue to fill the infirmary with players key to their Stanley Cup aspirations.

Brandon Schlager

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