NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Hurricanes, Sabres, Penguins, and Canadiens

Numerous teams showed interest in Matthew Knies. A big playoff by Alex Tuch could force the Buffalo Sabres hand.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets, and Panthers, and the Rangers

The Panthers weren't interested in doing a Brad Marchand deal with Sergei Bobrovsky. How deep will the New York Rangers look to retool?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Wild, Habs, Preds, Sharks, Leafs, and More

Dylan Larkin was on the ice but isn't cleared for contact. Kirill Kaprizov out with a lower-body injury. Auston Matthews has MCL surgery.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hockey Canada Looking for a GM, and Five RFAs Who Could Get Traded

Hockey Canada looking for a GM after Doug Armstrong steps down, and A look at five restricted free agents who could get traded this offseason.

Mark Easson

Don’t Sleep on the Florida Panthers Heading into Next Season

The Florida Panthers have dealt with a ton of injuries this season, and are likely looking at remaining in the bottom 10 and keeping their first-round pick.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The AHL Debate, and Will the Chicago Blackhawks Go After A Top-Six?

NHL teams would like to be able to place a 19-year-old in the AHL. Will the Chicago Blackhawks look to add a top-six forward this offseason? How much would they spend to get one.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Future of Alex Ovechkin in Washington is in Hands

Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick joined NHL Network and reiterated the future of Alex Ovechkin is in his hands.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Oilers, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, and Jets

Oilers optimistic that Leon Draisaitl will be ready for the playoffs. Sidney Crosby returns to the Penguins lineup, and Neal Pionk sheds the no-contact jersey.

Mark Easson

Can NHL Players Gamble? Rules, Restrictions and Real Cases

The NHL does not ban gambling outright, but it enforces strict limits on how players can engage with it. That balance has become more visible as betting integrates into broadcasts and league partnerships expand. Odds, sportsbook branding, and sponsored segments…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies May Not Have Been Who Canadiens GM Was Referring To

Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies may not have been the piece that Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes was referring to in his post-trade deadline presser.

Mark Easson

The Goalie Interference Dilemma in the NHL

While it wasn't officially on the agenda the topic of goalie interference came up at the NHL GMs Meetings due to lack of consistent calls.

Jim Biringer

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 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)