NHL Names the Host Cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

During Day 1 of the General Managers' Meetings, the NHL and NHLPA announced Calgary and Edmonton as the North American host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Meanwhile,…

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Is NHL Free Agency Dead?

Nick Schmaltz signed a big extension last week, taking another big name off the free agent board. Is NHL free agency dead?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Successful Offer Sheets May Be Impossible

If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to retool, it might have to cost them Matthew Knies. A successful offer sheet is even more unlikely this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will the St. Louis Blues Continue to Sell This Offseason

Not sure that the asking price is going to change for St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, but more teams could be interested this offseason, and different options could be presented.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will Darren Raddysh Test Free Agency or Will he Re-sign With the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Darren Raddysh is almost at the 60 point mark this season, and the right-handed defenseman is a pending free agent. Will the Tampa Bay Lightning be able to re-sign him or will he go to market.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews will have more time to think about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the no reaction by teammates will have what they do this offseason

Mark Easson

Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are battling for the playoffs and in the likelihood they get in Jacob Fowler could start Game 1.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Want to Add Defense This Offseason

Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios during an interview on Saturday stated he wanted to add to the team at the deadline specifically on defense.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators GM Search

The Nashville Predators are searching for their next GM, and they are looking for permission to speak with a lot of assistant general managers.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Were the Toronto Maple Leafs Close to Moving a Defenseman?

The NHL Trade Deadline is remembered for the lack of movement, but was there a Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman who didn't move?

Jim Biringer

The Montreal Canadiens Are Following Their Plan for Success

The Montreal Canadiens took some criticism for not adding at the trade deadline, but they weren't deviating from their plan for success.

Jim Biringer

2025-26 Critical Dates

Feb. 1: NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (Lightning vs. Bruins)
Feb. 4-22: Trade Freeze
Feb. 6-16: Teams can’t practice
Feb. 6-24: Olympic break
Feb. 11-22: Olympic Games in Milan
Feb. 25: NHL resumes
Mar. 6: NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
TBA: 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)