NHL Rumors: The Stars and Robertson Are Not Close

As of last week, the Dallas Stars are not close to a contract extension for forward Jason Robertson. They likely want him signed under Mikko Rantanen.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Canucks, and Mammoth

A team that could use Jordan Kyrou won't get him because of the coach. The price for Kiefer Sherwood keeps getting higher.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting MTL-UTA, Canucks, Blues, and Maple Leafs

Could the Canucks get a first for Kiefer Sherwood? Would the Blues move Pavel Buchnevich? What about David Kampf's signing bonus?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Devils, Canucks, and Capitals

The Ducks activate Ryan Strome and place Radko Gudas on the IR. Pierre-Luc Dubois out 3-4 months. Matt Duchene is not travelling with the Stars.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: When are the Trades Coming?

Will there be some earlier season trades or will we have to wait until closer to the March 6th NHL trade deadline?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Idea of Being Able to Send 19-Year-Olds to the AHL

The NHL GMs will be discussing at this week's GM meetings the idea of being able to send one 19-year-old to the AHL.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs and Bobby McMann

Could Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann become a trade candidate for them if they don't see a long-term fit?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Kraken, Lightning, Leafs, and More

Ryan Strome could return tonight. Roope Hintz returned to the lineup. Joey Daccord was put on the IR. Anthony Cirelli hopeful for Wednesday.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Brayden Schenn Speculation Will Only Increase

After a slow start to the season, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong says they're open for business. Captain Brayden Schenn will definitely be drawing some interest.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Are the Ottawa Senators Going to Do Anything, and a Weird Year for Trading

The Ottawa Senators would like to make a move, but with the changing CBA, the salary cap, and not many sellers, it's not easy to make trades at this time.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams Are Doing Due Diligence to Prepare to Make Trades

With teams getting off to slow starts in the NHL we are seeing the rumors tick up about potential trades, but when will they actually happen?

Jim Biringer

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)