The goalie who backstopped Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off opened the NHL season as the front-runner to start in February’s Milan-Cortina Games. But a sluggish start — for both him and the St. Louis Blues — has raised questions about where he fits in Canada’s Olympic plan.

NHL updates focused on the St. Louis Blues after goaltender Jordan Binnington reacted emotionally to being pulled early by head coach Jim Montgomery.

Jordan Binnington said Thursday he had “full intention” of giving back Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck after tucking it into his pads after the Russian star scored the milestone marker.

Binnington has surrendered at least three goals in four of his past five outings, going 2-2-1 across that span. He's now 7-7-5 with a 3.29 GAA and an .876 save percentage in 20 appearances this season. Nashville ranks 28th in goals per game with 2.62.

NHL trade rumors linking Jordan Binnington to the Edmonton Oilers continue to circulate. But major obstacles remain. Insider commentary suggests any deal would require player approval and complex cap moves.

ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Binnington said he’s already moved on from Monday, when the St. Louis Blues goalie was seen to have a heated exchange with coach Jim Montgomery after being pulled in the first period of a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

The Edmonton Oilers have had the same damn problem in front of the net for several years now. But it looks like it’s worse than worse right now. Last night, Stuart Skinner (the club’s #1 goaltender) gave up four goals on eight shots against the Dallas Stars.

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has emerged as a name to watch as the Edmonton Oilers pursue a goalie.

St. Lois Blues' John Binnington’s fiery reaction after being pulled and his recent struggles have sparked trade talk.

After the Blues' loss to the Predators, Brayden Schenn ripped his team's soft performance in an ugly showing in Nashville.

Goalie Jordan Binnington backstopped Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off and opened the NHL season as the front-runner to start in February's Milan-Cortina Winter Games. But a sluggish start, for both him and the St.