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The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season

Historical precedents set by other No. 1 overall picks suggest 63 to 72 points to be a reasonable over-under line for Bedard — but that’s assuming he stays healthy for the full season.

A larger, public goodbye is planned for Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday at the United Center. But on Tuesday, it was a love fest of the city’s movers and shakers, remembering their friend with laughter and a few tears.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks

Erik Karlsson is on his way to Pittsburgh, so let's grade this trade!

You Hyo-Sik, a three-time Olympian, decided to take on a bigger challenge by becoming an elite umpire in hockey. He initially took the more traditional route of coaching, but his curiosity and love of travel led him to umpiring. He has had an amazing life, and still keeps in touch…

Connor Bedard is an obvious choice for No. 1, although he won’t be a prospect for long. After him, Kevin Korchinski, Oliver Moore and Frank Nazar headline an increasingly talented list.

Kieran Govers’ full-time job requires him to spend long hours under the ground. He is a shift superintendent with a coal-mining company in New South Wales. Above the ground, though, Govers knows a thing or two about mining gold. Govers made 126 appearances for the Australia men’s hockey team. He…

Wirtz spent 16 years as Hawks chairman before his abrupt death Tuesday, but the decisions he made within his first three years — which changed the Hawks from dysfunctional to dominant — stand out as his finest.