The Buffalo Sabres pulled out all the stops for Military Appreciation Night.

U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Sean Lucas descended from the rafters to conduct the ceremonial faceoff Friday night before the Sabres hosted the New Jersey Devils.

Friday is Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada.

Here's another look at the impressive maneuver.

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Jacob Trouba is finally suiting up for the Winnipeg Jets.

The defenseman will play his first game of the season Friday night against the Colorado Avalanche, Jets head coach Paul Maurice confirmed.

Trouba demanded a trade as a restricted free agent before signing a two-year, $6-million contract with Winnipeg on Monday.

The 22-year-old missed the first 15 games of the season due to the holdout.

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While the Canadian federal government nixed hopes of an outdoor game on Parliament Hill, Ottawa mayor Jim Watson remains hopeful for a game at TD Place, the city's CFL stadium.

Watson pitched his plan to Ottawa Senators' owner Eugene Melnyk at a Thursday meeting. The mayor hopes the team will consider TD Place after being denied the Parliament Hill site, despite what many believe was a 'go big or go home' strategy by the hockey club.

"I came back from that meeting cautiously optimistic as I laid out exactly why we would like to have the game," Watson told TSN 1200. "Mr. Melnyk is going to give some thought to that. I think he was disappointed that it wasn't going to be on the Hill, and he didn't want to just have another run of the mill stadium game. My pitch to him is that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the centennial of the first NHL game that took place in our own city.

"Ottawa was the place where the very first NHL game took place in December 1917 between the (Montreal) Canadiens and the Senators. And that's why I've been almost obsessed with working to try to get an outdoor classic to end our 2017 celebration with such a significant anniversary."

While 2017 is the 100th anniversary of the NHL, it also marks a host of celebrations for Ottawa, including the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation, the 100th anniversary of the first NHL game in Ottawa, 50 years of the OHL's Ottawa 67's, and 25 years since the Senators rejoined the NHL in 1992.

"When the Hill option was closed, I thought the most logical idea would be to have it at TD Place, because the extra seats are already going to be up for the Grey Cup (Ottawa hosts the 105th Grey Cup next season)," Watson added. "We just keep them up a little bit longer."

Despite a bevy of outdoor games in recent years, Watson believes the event still offers a unique experience.

"I don't think the novelty has worn off," Watson said. "The very fact that's it's never been held here, and we also have the historical note of the first game, I could see the Canadiens coming in old school jerseys, taking the train up from Montreal, and turning it into a real event, not just a game."

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The Philadelphia Flyers will pay tribute Friday night to two soon-to-be Hall of Famers with ties to the organization.

The players will wear Eric Lindros jerseys with Pat Quinn patches during warmup prior to the Flyers' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Philadelphia-based television personality Sarah Baicker shared a photo posted on Instagram by Flyers head equipment manager Derek Settlemyre before the game.

Lindros is the Flyers' all-time leader in points per game (1.36). He ranks eighth in franchise history in goals (290) and fifth in points (659).

Quinn spent his first four seasons as an NHL head coach behind the Flyers' bench from 1978 to 1982. He died in November 2014.

The pair will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame along with Sergei Makarov and Rogie Vachon on Monday night.

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The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that forward Bryan Bickell has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Bickell released this statement via the team's official website.

Since the 2015 playoffs, I've been struggling to understand what was going on with my body. Again during the past few weeks, it felt like something wasn't right. Obviously this is a bit of shock for my family and me, but I am hopeful I will be able to return to the ice and continue playing the game that I love.

Hurricanes GM Ron Francis issued a statement, as well, lending his thoughts to the Bickell family and requesting privacy as the 30-year-old focuses on his long-term health.

Bickell won three Stanley Cups as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after being drafted by the organization 41st overall in 2004. He was dealt to Carolina prior to the start of this season and has appeared in seven games.

Near the end of Bickell's tenure with Chicago, it was reported he was dealing with vertigo. Bickell's agent later dispelled that notion, saying his client was suffering from the effects of an ocular issue.

Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. It can cause inflammation of the protective sheath of nerves, resulting in fatigue and weakness, as well as disruption of coordination, sensation, and cognition.

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It turns out Eric Lindros may have had the chance to prolong his Hall of Fame career after several years away from the game.

Related: Eric Lindros' 5 most memorable moments

"The Big E" spoke to reporters in Toronto on Friday following the ring ceremony as part of the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, where he explained that in 2012, former Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren asked if he was willing to come out of retirement.

By 2012, Lindros was already been out of the NHL for five years - he retired after the 2006-07 season - but what a sight that comeback would've been.

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Phil Kessel will, sadly, not be the next president of the United States.

The Pittsburgh Penguins winger, who was rocking a "Kessel for President" shirt earlier this week, officially conceded Friday after his unsuccessful presidential bid, acknowledging that he isn't old enough to run.

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Phil Kessel will, sadly, not be the next president of the United States.

The Pittsburgh Penguins winger, who was rocking a "Kessel for President" shirt earlier this week, officially conceded Friday after his unsuccessful presidential bid, acknowledging that he isn't old enough to run.

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You certainly can't argue about Mikhail Naumenkov's release.

The CSKA Moscow defender showed off his strong shot in the worst way Friday, when, in an attempt to clear the puck from in front of his own net, he fired it into the top corner.

The 23-year-old certainly wasn't pleased with himself, but hey, it happens.

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The NHL and other governing bodies will be in New York on Wednesday to discuss the potential participation of NHLers at the 2018 Winter Olympics, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

The NHL, NHLPA, IIHF, Hockey Canada, and USA Hockey will discuss myriad issues, including travel and insurance costs, which could reach as high as $20 million.

Some owners also remain leery of participation in Pyeongchang, South Korea due to potential injuries to star players, the likes of which was seen at September's World Cup of Hockey.

There is also the issue of whether the NHL wants to halt their regular season to accommodate the Olympic tournament.

A final decision won't come from Wednesday's meeting, Dreger notes, but information gathered could influence the ultimate outcome, with an update expected at next month's Board of Governors meeting.

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