NHL Rumors: Some Fallout After the Quinn Hughes Trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild don't know if they have a shot at extending Quinn Hughes. Six teams made legit trade offers for Hughes.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Full Rebuild Would be Hard for the Vancouver Canucks

The first domino fell with the Vancouver Canucks trading Quinn Hughes. No trade protection they've handed it out will make a full rebuild tricky.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calle Jarnkrok, and NHL Trade Tiers

There was a report that Calle Jarnkrok has SHL verbal agreement for next year - agent says, nope. NHL trade tiers big board.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Wild, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Jets, and More

Connor Bedard injured with a second left. Victor Hedman out until early February. Updates on the Maple Leafs injured blue line.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Vancouver Canucks Trade Quinn Hughes to Minnesota

This turned out to be a monumental day in the NHL. First, Tristan Jarry was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Edmonton Oilers. Now, the Vancouver Canucks have traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Breaking: Quinn Hughes is…

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Quick Hits from Around the League

The LA Kings aren't really looking to move Phillip Danault. Could teams be interested in Ryan Strome? John Carlson doesn't plan on retiring.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Thoughts from the Media on the Edmonton Oilers – Pittsburgh Penguins Trade

Some thoughts from the media and player viz on the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins swaying goalies a few other pieces.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Edmonton Oilers Acquiring Tristan Jarry From Pittsburgh

The Edmonton Oilers are making a goalie change and are finally acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Dark Jersey Matchups, and the Montreal Canadiens

The NHL is liking the idea of both teams wearing dark jerseys. The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to avoid getting into the goalie market.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Latest on Quinn Hughes, and Who Are Potential Suitors?

The Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle, the Quinn Hughes noise increases, and potential suitors are lining up.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Wild, Islanders, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Mammoth, Capitals and More

Roope Hintz needed help getting off the ice. Bo Horvat exits early. Brandon Carlo had surgery last week. Logan Cooley out eight 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)