NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the St. Louis Blues

Is Phillip Danault looking to get out of Los Angeles? Teams are calling the St. Louis Blues, but aren't just going to give anyone away.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Rangers, Canucks, and Flames

What could a Cale Makar extension look like? Don't expect the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks to go through a teardown.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Was Always Leaving Vancouver and Had Trade Protection

The fallout from the Quinn Hughes trade saga continues as the Vancouver Canucks knew he was leaving and treated like he had trade protection.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Buffalo Sabres

Not a surprise that the New Jersey Devils are looking for a centerman, and will the Buffalo Sabres go $10 million or more for Alex Tuch?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Looking for a Top-Four Defenseman and Top-Six Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the market for a top-four defenseman and a top-six forward, but they have limited assets at their disposal.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Kings, Wild, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Sharks, Kraken, Leafs, and Knights

A separated shoulder for Connor Bedard. Darcy Kuemper to the IR. Brett Pesce to return, and Jack Hughes is getting closer. Anthony Stolarz is not progressing.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, and the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild need to go all-in, and they have to pieces to move to create cap space. Can the Canucks land another first-round pick? Laurent Brossoit should generate some interest.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, and the Dallas Stars

Sabres Alex Tuch could be a nice fit for the Dallas Stars. There are no takers for Elvis Merzlikins. The Devils have talked to teams about Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will the Pittsburgh Penguins Flip Stuart Skinner and/or Brett Kulak

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some time to decide what they want to do with newly acquired Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak. Do the trade or keep?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers

Could more changes be coming to the Buffalo Sabres? The Edmonton Oilers have to constantly be looking to upgrade their roster.

Mark Easson

NHL injuries: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Panthers, Kings, Devils, Senators, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, and More

Darcy Kuemper leaves after being hit by Mikko Rantanen. Brandon Hagel leaves in the third. Dylan Holloway out six weeks.

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)