NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Speculation Will Grow, and Philadelphia Flyers Needs

The Quinn Hughes speculation will only continue. The Philadelphia Flyers are one team that could use someone like him.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tristan Jarry

The Penguins have told the Oilers that they are not retaining any salary on Tristan Jarry, which makes it real hard for the Oilers to make the deal.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Market for Brayden Schenn and Ryan O’Reilly is High

The center market is thin this season as we approach the trade deadline and Brayden Schenn joins Ryan O'Reilly will cost a pretty penny.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Could the Montreal Canadiens Take a Run at Phillip Danault?

The Los Angeles Kings are taking calls on Phillip Danault. Could there be a reunion with the Montreal Canadiens on the horizon?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Senators, Kings, Canadiens, Blues, Oilers, and Sherwood

Would the Canadiens consider Jordan Binnington? The Oilers won't let history repeat itself. Kings Phillip Danault getting interest.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Capitals, Jets and More

David Pastrnak returns. Jordan Kyrou out week-to-week. Victor Hedman leaves in the first. Connor Hellebuyck ready for some shots.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Didn’t Want the Quinn Hughes Conversation Now

The Vancouver Canucks bring on the drama they cause themselves, and thus, the Quinn Hughes discussions are happening sooner than people wanted.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Interested in Ryan O’Reilly

The New Jersey Devils are looking to make moves. They want to add a center, and the name they continue to be linked to is Ryan O'Reilly.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Too Allow or Not Allow a Team to Talk to a Pending UFA Before Acquiring

Teams may start getting away from allowing potential trade partners to speak to a pending UFA about an extension prior to a trade being completed.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Wild, Devils, Kraken, Lightning, Leafs, Mammoth, and Canucks

Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak could play on their road trip. Brayden Point activated from the IR with Andrei Vasilevskiy added to the IR.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Trade Talks Are Taboo Around the League

People, and especially the Vancouver Canucks, don't want to talk about the Quinn Hughes situation that is brewing.

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)