NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Wings, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs, and Canucks

Lightning lost Nikita Kucherov and Brayden point last night. Aaron Ekblad could return Monday night. The Maple Leafs lose another defenseman.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brad Lambert Get Permission From the Winnipeg Jets to Find a Trade Partner

Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert hasn't been able to crack their top-six, and has been granted permission to seek a trade partner.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Montreal Canadiens

Do the Edmonton Oilers need to make a trade to help turn things around? The Montreal Canadiens are looking at wingers, as well as centers.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The 2026 Free Agent Class is Getting Weaker and It May Get Worse

2026 NHL unrestricted free agent class won't be what many would have been hoping for. Times are changing with this salary cap era, and what might end up happening because of it.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Andrew Brunette, and Potential Trades

If you think the Nashville Predators are looking to make moves think again. GM Barry Trotz isn't looking to fire a coach or rebuild.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Flames, Wild, Preds, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, and Jets

Connor Hellebuyck will be out four to six weeks. Roman Josi could return tonight. Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are doubtful for tonight.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Will Be Patient with RFA Extensions

Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek spoke with Victory+ TV on Wednesday and stated he isn't in a rush to sign the other RFA players to new deals.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-CBJ, Edmonton Oilers, and the Top 25 NHL Trade Targets

19 teams were listed to scout the Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets Thursday night. Top 25 NHL trade targets to watch, and hard to see the Oilers significantly upgrading in net this season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings

Will the Canucks look to extend Kiefer Sherwood or will they look to move him? New York Rangers needs, and nothing going on between the Kings and Brandt Clarke.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What is the Direction for the Calgary Flames?

The Calgary Flames see themselves as a playoff team every season, but is it time to pull the trigger and look to retool on the fly?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and Quick Hits From Around the League

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has been a healthy scratch of late and he's not happy. Speculation of Alexander Texier and possibly a mutual termination of contract.

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)