NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Los Angeles Kings

What type of moves could the New York Islanders be looking to make? The Los Angeles Kings are looking to add to their roster.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Is Term Going to be the Issue for the New York Rangers and Artemi Panarin?

The New York Rangers may not be against paying Artemi Panarin the money he wants, but term could be an issue for them.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard

Carolina Hurricanes owner looking to sell a minority ownership. Don't hold your breath on a Connor Bedard-Chicago Blackhawks extension soon.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What is the Nashville Predators Actual Game Plan?

Back in 2023, the Nashville Predators had a plan, but they quickly changed that, and we're in a spot again, wondering what their actual plan is.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars Will Be One of the Active Teams Before the Deadline

With the injury to Tyler Seguin the Dallas Stars will be an active team before the deadline looking to replace his production.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Teams to Watch as the Holiday Roster Freeze Draws Closer

As the holiday roster freeze draws near, there are some teams to keep an eye on before and after the break.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and More

David Pastrnak back on the ice yesterday. Jaccob Slavin hopes to return soon, but no date yet. Carter Hart day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect a Quinn Hughes Trade In Season

There is a lot of talk about the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, but a trade involving the Canucks defenseman could come in the summer.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault Tradeable?

The Nashville Predators could look to move Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, but can they make it work?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Blake Coleman and Rasmus Andersson

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is generating trade interest, while the Flames let the Rasmus Andersson trade market develop.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Olympics, Milan Lucic, Dallas Stars, and Salary Retention

Tyler Seguin's timeline will determine how aggressive the Dallas Stars can be. Make a trade sooner than later if you want salary retained.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Nov. 14/16: 2025 NHL Global Series in Sweden (Predators vs. Penguins)
Dec. 20-27: Holiday roster freeze in effect
Dec. 31: Deadline for provisional Olympic roster submission of 22 skaters and 3 goalies
Jan. 2: NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park (Rangers vs. Panthers)
Feb. 1: NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (Lightning vs. Bruins)
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)