The Impact the Brady Tkachuk Trade Has on a Dylan Larkin Trade

The Brady Tkachuk trade did more than just set the bar for the price needed to acquire Dylan Larkin, it took out a potential suitor.

Mark Easson

The Latest on the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck

What do the Winnipeg Jets need to get in return if they are to trade Connor Hellebuyck? No team has stepped up yet.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still listening on Morgan Rielly. The Columbus Blue Jackets may have a tough decision to make with Zach Werenski. The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a top-six forward.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Sergei Bobrovsky, Canucks and Filip Hronek

Does Sergei Bobrovsky make sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Filip Hronek is the one guy who is staying in Vancouver.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Stars, Senators, Sharks, Flames, and Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars talked about Matthew Knies and the No. 7 pick. Senators are out on Mason McTavish. Quick hits involving Knies, Robertson, Frost, Whitecloud, Nurse and DeBrincat.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, Quinn Hughes, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Bowen Byram

The Calgary Flames looking to move Connor Zary, quiet on Blake Coleman. Extension talk for Quinn Hughes and Bowen Byram. The Senators are interested in Rasmus Ristolainen.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Robertson and Blues, Wild and Trocheck, the Blue Jackets and Marchenko

Jason Robertson turns down the St. Louis Blues. The Wild's interest in Vincent Trocheck is luke warm. Columbus Blue Jackets aren't really interested in trading Kirill Marchenko but listening

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Have the Assets to Be Aggressive

The Montreal Canadiens have set up the rebuild perfectly. It appears they have the assets yet again to make another big splash this offseason.

Jim Biringer

The Best NHL Value Contracts Fuel 2027 Cup Dreams

In a league where the cap is racing toward 104 million in 2026–27, every dollar matters. Teams that lock in stars at below-market rates buy themselves windows to chase the Stanley Cup, while others scramble to keep up. The best-value…

Staff Writer

Jason Robertson Turns Down a Kraken Offer, and the Blues and Rangers Make Offers for Mason McTavish

Jason Robertson turns down a $15 million offer from the Seattle Kraken. The St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers in trade talks with the Anaheim Ducks about Mason McTavish.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Improve but Won’t Rush a Move

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring all areas of the market as they are looking to improve their team, but won't make a panic trade.

Jim Biringer

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft
July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET)