The former NHL all-star Ilya Kovalchuk announced his official retirement from hockey, after a career spanning over 20 years.

There was reportedly a deal in place between the Sabres and Rangers that would have seen JJ Peterka head to New York before the trade ultimately failed.

The NHL hit a home run with the Four Nations, and with the Olympic Games coming up, they could be set to cancel the All-Star Game for a second straight season.