Top prospect for the upcoming NHL draft, Jake O'Brien, has helped push the Brantford Bulldogs up the Eastern Conference standings with his incredible play.

With the World Cup of Hockey set to follow next year's Olympics, the new Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers rinks could be candidates for NHL/NHLPA's next big tournament

The Anaheim Ducks have had several scouts in attendance at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate - during the 4 Nations Face-off break

The Anaheim Ducks have had several scouts in attendance at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate - during the 4 Nations Face-off break

Matinpalo had a solid 4 Nations Face-Off tournament defending against the very best players in the world.

Matinpalo had a solid 4 Nations Face-Off tournament defending against the very best players in the world.

The Cup front-runners could be first-time champions or winners for the first time in a while. The Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard and more awards could also have new recipients.

The NHL's wild all-star event has been a massive hit. The NBA's new format? Not so much.

As the NHL 4 Nation Face-Off moves to Boston and reaches the end of the preliminary round, NHL clubs will begin to ramp up toward the remaining one-third of the regular season on Saturday. The Buffalo Sabres first practice on Tuesday will not be focused on the remaining 28 games on the schedule, but towards the 17-day countdown to the NHL trade deadline.

As the NHL 4 Nation Face-Off moves to Boston and reaches the end of the preliminary round, NHL clubs will begin to ramp up toward the remaining one-third of the regular season on Saturday. The Buffalo Sabres first practice on Tuesday will not be focused on the remaining 28 games on the schedule, but towards the 17-day countdown to the NHL trade deadline.