The Dallas Stars shut their training camp down on Friday, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have 17 players missing. COVID protocols will likely take it’s toll on teams this season, and some would miss the playoffs because of it.
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)
