NHL Rumors: Blues, Blue Jackets, Flames, and Buyers with the Best Prospect Assets

Today is an important day for the Robert Thomas speculation. The Blue Jackets are telling teams they aren't moving Charlie Coyle and Mason Marchment. Five buyers that have the best…

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NHL Rumors: Forward Depth, Mammoth, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Bruins, and Red Wings

The Utah Mammoth didn't trade any of their top assets. The Colorado Avalanche have some interest in Scott Laughton. The Bruins and Red Wings looked at Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, and the Ottawa Senators

The New Jersey Devils have several defensemen available. The Washington Capitals want a scorer, and the Ottawa Senators haven't been happy with their goaltending.

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and the St. Louis Blues

Capitals are not expected to trade John Carlson. The Islanders and Bruins were interested in Conor Garland. The Blues still have all their top players out there.

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NHL Rumors: The Asking Price for Nic Roy Is… and What is Steve Yzerman Looking For?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a high price for Nicolas Roy. The Detroit Red Wings lost out on Tyler Myers, what are they looking at now?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Top 48 NHL Trade Bait Board

The New Jersey Devils are listening to calls on Simon Nemec. Some think the Toronto Maple Leafs should get a first for Bobby McMann. NHL Trade Bait Board - Top 48.

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NHL Rumors: Where Could Sergei Bobrovsky End Up if the Panthers Trade Him?

The Florida Panthers won't trade Sergei Bobrovsky for the sake of trading him, but if they consider it, who might be interested?

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NHL Rumors: Robert Thomas, Nazem Kadri, and Conor Garland

Teams will circle back on Blues Robert Thomas. Canadiens will monitor Nazem Kadri, the Avalanche would need money retained. Conor Garland may be more of an offseason trade. 

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NHL Rumors: Don’t Sleep on the Dallas Stars Not Doing Anything

The Dallas Stars have Tyler Seguin's LTIR money to work with, and they're looking to add. Jim Nill loves his depth defensemen. It seems unlikely that they trade pending UFA Jason Robertson.

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NHL Rumors: What are the Pittsburgh Penguins Thinking?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a position not many expected them to be in. Will GM Kyle Dubas reward his team for being in the playoff race?

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NHL Rumors: Will Colton Parayko Accept a Trade to the Buffalo Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues have a deal in place for defenseman Colton Parayko, but they are waiting to see if he approves the trade or not.

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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)