NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Winnipeg Jets

The Vancouver Canucks won't approach Elias Pettersson just yet. Jonathan Toews and Logan Stanley want to stay in Winnipeg.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will the Vancouver Canucks Have a Busy Trade Deadline?

With the NHL season about to resume, the question remains how active will the Vancouver Canucks be and whether Elias Pettersson will be traded.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, and the Winnipeg Jets

The Maple Leafs have decisions to make with Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton. The Avs have room for a Nazem Kadri now. Robert Thomas isn't thinking about his NTC.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and the Nashville Predators

Some teams looking at Jake DeBrusk. The Detroit Red Wings looking for a top-four defenseman and a center. The Nashville Predators could sell some pieces despite being in the playoff race.

Mark Easson

NHL 2025-26 Stretch Run: Critical Weeks for Teams on the Playoff Edge

The 2025-26 NHL season is entering the stretch run, and the playoff bubble is as tight as it has been in years. With roughly a quarter of the regular season left, several teams are walking a razor’s edge. A short…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Waiting Patiently Right Nazem Kadri Trade Offer

With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching trade talks are heating up as the Calgary Flames wait patiently for the right Nazem Kadri offer.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Will the Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign some pending UFAs? Trade interest in Philadelphia Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen is picking up.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard

The first big trade acquired as the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Samuel Girard from the Colorado Avalanche for Brett Kulak.

Jim Biringer

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Right-Handed Defenseman

The group of right-handed pending UFA defensemen is shaping up to be better than the group of left-handed UFA defensemen. Will it remain at way when free agency opens on July 1st?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames Remaining Patient With Nazem Kadri

The likelihood of Nazem Kadri being traded has increased, but the Calgary Flames will remain patient, as the good offers that they have already received could get better.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Andrew Mangiapane, Evander Kane, and Stuart Skinner

Oilers talking to teams about Andrew Mangiapane. Evander Kane could be moved this week, and Stuart Skinner could find himself on the move again.

Mark Easson

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)