The New Jersey Devils have officially demoted Cory Schneider.

Schneider was assigned to the AHL's Binghamton Devils after clearing waivers Tuesday. New Jersey placed him on waivers Monday and intended to send him down if he cleared.

The 33-year-old goaltender has struggled in limited action this season, going 0-4-1 with an .852 save percentage in six games. He's been outplayed by 22-year-old Mackenzie Blackwood, who's posted a 7-4-3 record and a .904 save percentage in 14 contests.

New Jersey will save nearly $800,000 against the cap if Schneider stays in the AHL for the rest of this season but will continue to pay him his full $6-million salary, according to CapFriendly. The veteran carries a cap hit of $6 million through 2021-22.

Schneider played eight games for Binghamton during the 2018-19 campaign, in addition to 26 NHL contests.

The Devils acquired the netminder from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the ninth overall pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, which the Canucks used to select forward Bo Horvat.

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With the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame induction weekend in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to the NHL players on the 2020 ballot.

Players were placed in alphabetical order in their respective tiers.

The Lock

Jarome Iginla

There's no denying Iginla's place in hockey's most sacred building. He was a three-time first-team All-Star, a two-time Maurice "Rocket" Richard winner, an Art Ross winner, and a three-time Hart Trophy finalist. Iggy never won the Stanley Cup, but he did earn a world junior gold medal, a World Championship gold, a World Cup, and two Olympic golds. A dominant two-way power forward, he's 16th all time on the NHL's goals list despite playing during the league's toughest scoring era.

Strong case

Daniel Alfredsson

Alfredsson has been passed over a few times now, but his time should eventually come. He was among the league's most consistent players for nearly two decades, winning the Calder Trophy in 1995-96, being named a second-team All-Star in 2005-06, and earning an Olympic gold medal in 2006.

Sergei Gonchar

Gonchar checks off the longevity box, but his peak was also sensational, as he racked up 585 points in 753 games from his age 24-35 seasons. He was a second-team All-Star twice over that span and played a crucial role in Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup win in 2009. He was never named a Norris Trophy finalist but has the third-most points of any D-man not in the Hall of Fame.

Marian Hossa

Hossa may not be inducted in his first year of eligibility, but he seems destined to be at some point. A premier two-way winger, Hossa won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks and reached two other finals with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.

Alexander Mogilny

Mogilny was one of the most electrifying players of his time. He finished tied for the league lead in goals with 76 in 1992-93, was twice named a postseason All-Star, and is a member of the prestigious Triple Gold Club. Aside from his on-ice exploits, Mogilny became the first NHLer to defect from Russia, paving the way for other Russian legends.

On the bubble

Rod Brind'Amour

With Guy Carbonneau now in the Hall of Fame, there's a case to be made for Brind'Amour. He only won two Selke Trophies compared to Carbonneau's three but was a much more productive player in a more difficult scoring era. He also captained the Carolina Hurricanes to the 2006 Stanley Cup.

Patrik Elias

Elias' name doesn't scream "Hall of Fame," but he was quietly a very productive player despite featuring in New Jersey's trap system for much of his career. He was a reliable defensive player, too, and won a pair of Stanley Cups. His peak likely wasn't high enough, but there's certainly a conversation to be had.

Theo Fleury

Fleury built an intriguing case as one of the game's most ferocious competitors while standing at just 5-foot-6. His resume is impressive: 1,000 points, two 100-point seasons, a 50-goal campaign, a Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal, and a point-per-game playoff average. His lack of individual hardware will likely keep him out, whether fair or not.

Curtis Joseph

Joseph never won a Stanley Cup or a Vezina Trophy, though he was a finalist for the latter on three occasions. Cujo had an ability to stand on his head and steal games for teams that had no business winning, like the '93 Blues, '97 Oilers, and '99 Maple Leafs. He's sixth on the all-time wins list - the most victories of any eligible goalie not in the Hall of Fame.

Pierre Turgeon

No Hall of Fame-eligible player has more points than Turgeon. You'd think the numbers would speak for themselves, but while playing in the highest-scoring era with some all-time greats, he was never named a finalist for any major award (sorry, Lady Byng) and couldn't win a Stanley Cup.

Doug Wilson

Wilson has been on the ballot for a long time, but Sergei Zubov's induction could help his case moving forward as an offensive defenseman. He has the second-most points of any rearguard not enshrined and won the Norris Trophy in 1982. If Wilson fails to get in as a player, he could eventually get in as a builder for his work as San Jose Sharks general manager.

Not looking good

Dan Boyle

Boyle had a nice career, winning a Stanley Cup and being named a second-team All-Star twice. Still, his overall resume pales in comparison to other blue-liners in consideration.

Shane Doan

If you like longevity and loyalty then Doan is your guy, but his peak was nowhere near Hall-of-Fame caliber. He's listed due to this being his first year of eligibility.

Vincent Lecavalier

Lecavalier was on track for the Hall of Fame, but injuries took their toll in the back half of his career. His production suffered, as he tallied just 210 points in his age-30 season and beyond. Still, he has a Stanley Cup, a Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, and an MVP award for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

Jere Lehtinen

Lehtinen's prospects are certainly aided by Carbonneau's induction, as they both won three Selke Trophies. Lehtinen also won a Stanley Cup, but his overall numbers probably won't be enough to get him in.

Brad Richards

Richards is the third member of the 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning on this list, and he might have as good a chance as any of them. He won the Conn Smythe that year and another Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2015. He didn't quite excel at the most important facet of the game (goal-scoring), which will likely cause him to miss out.

Jeremy Roenick

Roenick's counting stats are Hall-of-Fame worthy, but he lacks both individual and team awards. This has been his Achilles heel during his entire time on the ballot, so unless there are some philosophical changes in the boardroom, it's unlikely J.R. gets in.

Keith Tkachuk

Tkachuk scored more goals than any eligible player not already inducted. Similar to Roenick, his lack of hardware is likely what's keeping him out despite boasting the numbers. It's possible that Tkachuk's sons can help grow his legacy, but it seems unlikely he gets in next year.

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The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed its class of 2019 on Monday, as six new members received the highest honor in the sport. Here's a look at the respective resumes of each inductee and various highlights from the ceremony in Toronto.

Players

Hayley Wickenheiser

Achievements: Four Olympic gold medals, seven world championship gold medals, all-time leading scorer in Olympic history (51 points in 26 games)

"It was not a common thing as a little girl to want to play hockey in the small town where I came from," Wickenheiser said, according to The Canadian Press. "But my mom and dad believed that a girl could do anything that a boy could do."

Sergei Zubov

Career stats: 1,068 GP, 152 G, 619 A
Achievements: Two Stanley Cups (1994, 1999), Olympic gold medal (1992)
Teams played for: New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars

Zubov, who was acquired by the Stars in 1996, admitted he was initially skeptical of playing hockey in Texas. He went on to become the top defenseman in virtually every statistical category in franchise history.

"But (Stars general manager) Bob Gainey did his homework and he sent the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to my wife," Zubov said. "She said, 'Maybe we should give it a try.'"

Guy Carbonneau

Career stats: 1,318 GP, 260 G, 403 A
Achievements: Three Stanley Cups (1986, 1993, 1999), Three Frank J. Selke Trophies (1988, 1989, 1992)
Teams played for: Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars

"The good part now is that when people ask me on the street if I'm in the Hall of Fame, my answer will be yes," Carbonneau said upon being inducted 19 years after his retirement.

Vaclav Nedomansky

Career stats: 421 GP, 122 G, 156 A (253 points in 252 WHA games)
Achievements: First Eastern European player to defect from a communist country to pursue hockey in North America, one world championship gold medal
Teams played for: Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers

"This is the proper time to thank the country of Canada for giving me the chance to live my life the way I would like to live," Nedomansky said. "Coming here between 1962 and 1974 gave me a chance to see how Canadian hockey looks, played in small cities across the country."

Builders

Jim Rutherford

Achievements: Only general manager in NHL expansion era to win Stanley Cup with multiple teams (2006, 2016, 2017)
Teams: Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins

"My advice to people is don't ever let anyone tell you (that) you can't do something," Rutherford said. "Because that was the story of my career. And the more they told me that, the more I was determined to do it."

Jerry York

Achievements: All-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I history, Five national championships
Teams: Clarkson University, Bowling Green University, Boston College

"I love coaching, but I've loved the people I've coached. We aren't coaching pucks, we're coaching people," York said.

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Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway was given a match penalty Monday night for spitting on Anaheim Ducks defenseman Erik Gudbranson after a gigantic scrum broke out late in the second period.

The incident occurred at the tail end of a skirmish stemming from a hit by Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic. He flattened his opponent behind the net and multiple fights broke out as Chandler Stephenson buried the loose puck to extend Washington's lead to 3-0.

The Ducks were predictably incensed with Hathaway after the game.

"That's about as low as you can dig a peg," Gudbranson told Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press.

"Probably the most disrespectful thing you can do," forward Derek Grant added, according to Whyno.

Six different players were handed penalties amid the chaos, though Hathaway is likely the only one of the bunch facing supplemental discipline from the league.

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With speculation about his job security running rampant, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is confident he'll get his team back on track.

"I'm gonna do it as hard as I can, as long as I can. I've always bet on Mike Babcock, I'll continue to bet on him," the Leafs' bench boss told TSN on Monday.

Babcock is on the hot seat with the Maple Leafs mired in a five-game losing streak and outside the playoff picture. The club has looked listless in several recent efforts, and Toronto ranks in the bottom portion of the league in power-play efficiency (16.7%), penalty kill (75%), and expected goals at five-on-five (48.3%).

The 56-year-old is in his fifth season with the Maple Leafs after signing an eight-year contract that made him the highest-paid coach in NHL history, earning $6.25 million per season.

"I'm in a pretty good spot in my life, my kids are grown. If my kids were young, I'd never coach in Toronto," Babcock added.

The 9-9-4 Maple Leafs continue their current western road trip this week, taking on the Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes, and Colorado Avalanche.

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It's around the point in the NHL season when value really starts to show up on a nightly basis.

"It's still early" is a common saying this time of year, with many people dismissing early-season results in favor of public perception. For example, the Tampa Bay Lighting are 9-6-2 but have been favored in 16 of 17 games, while the 11-5-4 Montreal Canadiens have been favored in less than half of their matchups.

Being able to identify which teams continue to be overvalued and undervalued can be the difference between losing your shirt and turning a profit. With that being said, here's your betting guide to the week ahead.

Game betting

Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues (Tuesday)

The Lightning came into this season hoping to supplant the Blues as Stanley Cup champions, but they've disappointed thus far. Sure, they've won four of their last six games, but losses to the Islanders and Jets are more telling than wins over weak opponents like the Sabres, Rangers, and Devils.

The Blues are too well-coached and disciplined to cater to the Lightning's style of play, so you should back them to beat the Bolts and end a three-game skid. The Lightning have a lot to prove before we can justify taking them at their lofty prices.

Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars (Tuesday)

There hasn't been a better or more consistent team in November than the Stars, who've posted a 6-0-1 record since the start of the month. They've done it with stellar defensive hockey, allowing one goal or fewer in four of those games.

The Canucks are capable of scoring goals in bunches, but they've been much less prolific on the road. Play the Stars in this spot or bet the under if you're not comfortable with the chalk.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights (Tuesday)

Five successive losses have Leafs fans waiting for Mike Babcock to get the ax, but a coaching change won't solve Toronto's issues. Despite featuring plenty of talent, the Leafs currently lack the character to play themselves out of this slump.

This team has lost six of its last seven on the road and will hope to repair its fractured ego on the West Coast. However, there's little evidence to suggest the Leafs can go into the toughest building in hockey on Tuesday night and snap their skid. Take the Golden Knights and don't think twice.

Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens (Wednesday)

You have to go back to Nov. 2 to find the last time the Canadiens lost in regulation. Before that loss, it was Oct. 24. These Habs are a chameleon; they're able to adapt and excel in any type of game, which makes them so tough to beat on any given night.

This matchup will be their second contest in as many days, but the same is true for the Senators, who will also be playing their fourth game in six nights and their 10th in 17. Ottawa has struggled in the second half of back-to-backs since the start of last season, losing 14 of 18 such games. The Sens have lost six in a row in Montreal - five of which came by two or more goals. Back the Habs on the puck line.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Arizona Coyotes (Thursday)

It doesn't get any easier for the Leafs here, as their sputtering offense will visit the league's stingiest defense. The Coyotes have allowed just 2.33 goals per game this season and that figure drops to 1.88 on home ice. With Mitch Marner out and Toronto lacking scoring depth, the Leafs will need to play a similarly stingy game to win this battle. All signs point to the under as a result.

San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights (Thursday)

This might be the most entertaining game of the week if you enjoy post-whistle shenanigan, as there may not be two teams in hockey that dislike each other more right now. Evander Kane was suspended for the first two meetings this season, but he'll be in the lineup on Thursday to renew his rivalry with Ryan Reaves. Everything about this game shouts excitement.

The Sharks, winners of six in a row as of Monday, are starting to rediscover their game and their scoring touch. However, they still can't stop other teams from scoring. Expect the refs to call this game tight, which should lead to plenty of power plays for two of the league's better units, and a number of goals as a result. The over looks like a strong play here.

Game props

Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks (Tuesday)

Both of these teams are scoring at will lately while struggling to keep pucks out of their own net. The Oilers' last three trips to San Jose produced 10 first-period goals, including three in their matchup last week. The last seven meetings between these teams have gone over 1.5 goals in the first period, and there's no evidence to suggest that will change on Tuesday.

Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (Wednesday)

Let's stick with these first-period overs that have been hitting at a very high clip for certain teams. The Capitals and Rangers have nailed the over in the opening 20 minutes in their last three meetings, and in six of their last seven. Back it again here.

Player props

Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens (Wednesday)

Nick Suzuki is getting more impressive by the game. The youngster, acquired by Montreal in the Max Pacioretty trade, is playing some really strong hockey at both ends of the ice and he's been rewarded with a three-game point streak. He's also getting power-play time and a bump up the depth chart with Jonathan Drouin sidelined. Suzuki should have ample opportunities to get on the scoresheet in this game, and the over 0.5 assists is enticing at more than 2-1 odds.

Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (Thursday)

It's hardly going out on a limb to back Brad Marchand - who's posted 19 assists in 20 games - but he's an especially good bet to get on the scoresheet when his Bruins face one of the league's worst penalty-killing units.

Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.

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