NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Want An Upgrade Over Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators need to upgrade their defense. They have a great top three, but beyond that it needs work to compete for a title.

Jim Biringer

Hurricanes and Rod Brind’Amour One Win From Ending 20-Year Draught

Rod Brind’Amour is one win away from another defining moment in Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Raleigh, taking a 3-2 series lead and moving within a single…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski, Auston Matthews and Anders Lee

Dylan Larkin's trade list may get a little bigger. Zach Werenski hasn't asked to be traded. Should the Minnesota Wild be patient?

Mark Easson

Darnell Nurse Requests a Trade, a Cale Makar Extension, the Senators Interest in Mason McTavish

Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse requests a trade. Sakic on a Cale Makar extension. Mason McTavish and Jordan Kyrou linked to the Senators, but one isn't interested.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Ottawa Senators

Mason Marchment is looking for a big deal, and Boone Jenner may want term, and several areas of need for the Ottawa Senators.

Mark Easson

Is Fighting Disappearing From Hockey (or Just Changing)?

From the 1970s through the early 2000s, players dropping the gloves was as native to hockey as a crowd-pleasing dangle. Fighting was a core pillar of the sport and part of the game’s cultural identity. Today, a glance at the…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Nico Hischier, Center Market

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes continues to look at the center market that includes Nico Hischier, Mason McTavish, and others.

Jim Biringer

The Edmonton Oilers Interest in Mike Babcock Seems to be Ownership Driven

The Edmonton Oilers lost out on Peter Laviolette and aren't able to talk to Bruce Cassidy. Mike Babcock came out of the blue. Who is the driving force for Babcock?

Mark Easson

Alex Tuch Likely Heading to Free Agency, Who Will be Interested?

It's not looking like the Buffalo Sabres want to go over $10 million for Alex Tuch, and he's likely heading to free agency. Who will be interested in the winger?

Mark Easson

The NHLPA Requests the NHL to Investigate Mike Babcock

The NHL has been requested to investigate Mike Babcock, something that needs to be done before he can be hired by the Edmonton Oilers or any other team.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Mammoth, Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, Leafs, Habs, and Panthers

Connor McDavid thinking long-term in Edmonton? Utah is interested in Sebastian Cossa. Does Dylan Larkin even make sense for the Florida Panthers?

Mark Easson

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)