Alexander Mogilny, a trailblazer who defected from the Soviet Union in 1989 to join the Buffalo Sabres and later developed into one of the most electrifying talents in NHL history, has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his 17th year of eligibility.

Mogilny, 56, is one of eight members of the class of 2025 the Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. They will be inducted Nov. 10 in Toronto.

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