NHL Rumors: Predators, Devils, Canucks, Stars and Bruins

Steven Stamkos is still getting interesting, but the Predators don't want to retain. Two teams that should be interested in Kiefer Sherwood.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Calgary Flames

The Ottawa Senators are looking at defenseman and forwards and not goaltending. The Calgary Flames play has slowed the rebuild talk.

Mark Easson

The Winnipeg Jets Are Missing Not Just Goal Scoring

The Winnipeg Jets need goal scoring but that is not the only missing piece they need. Winnipeg is lacking depth at all positions.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Panthers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews are 'going to miss some time.' Matthew Tkachuk travelling with the team. Chris Tanev meeting with a surgeon.

Mark Easson

Matthew Tkachuk Has a “Target-ish” Date For Return

Matthew Tkachuk has a target date in mind for returning to the Florida Panthers lineup, and it could be sometime during the team's upcoming road trip.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are talking to a couple of their pending free agents, and are looking to add. The Winnipeg Jets are looking for scoring help.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and the Anaheim Ducks

There is still a gap between the Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood, and the Anaheim Ducks have shown some interest in Andrew Mangiapane.

Mark Easson

Logan Thompson and Darcy Kuemper Had to be on Team Canada

Team Canada announced that Logan Thompson and Darcy Kuemper made Team Canada,but can they steal the net from Jordan Binnington.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers

The New York Rangers are at a crossroads with their aging core forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are hopeful Andrew Mangiapane has some value.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Blue Jackets had seven offers for Yegor Chinakhov before trading to the Penguins, who continue to look for 'high-potential young players.'

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quick Hits from Around the NHL

The holiday freeze is over, and with the new year turning over, trade talk will start picking up before the Olympic break.

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)