NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – Brayden Schenn and Jordan Kyrou

If the St. Louis Blues are looking to make some big changes to the roster, Brayden Schenn could be first out the door over Jordan Kyrou.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: How Much Will Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier Make in Anaheim?

The Anaheim Ducks have loosely begun contract talks with Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier who will get major increases on their next deals.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Would Juuse Saros be the Answer for the Edmonton Oilers Questions in Net?

The Edmonton Oilers don't have a lot of cap space and assets to work with if they want to upgrade in net. Would Juuse Saros be the answer for the Oilers?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What Happens in the Downward Spiral Continues in Nashville?

What will the Nashville Predators decide to do if they can't turn things around? They don't want to fire Andrew Brunette, but would they? Who could they trade?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, and Canucks

Alex Newhook fractured his ankle. Jack Hughes out with cut hand from a team event. Quinn Hughes not quite ready to return.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks had past interest in Jonathan Marchessault. Blake Coleman drawing lots of interest. Would the Red Wings move Cam Talbot.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Who Extends First – Connor Bedard or Leo Carlsson?

Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson are eligible to sign extensions and will be RFAs this summer, but who will extend first?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs are Trying to Acquire Rasmus Andersson

The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, but do they have enough assets to make a deal?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-LA and CHI-NJ, Kempe, Kampf, and Lowry

Adrian Kempe talks greatly impacted my Martin Necas' extension. David Kampf will get lots of interest. An Adam Lowry extension is close.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The New York Rangers Could Use Some Scoring and Bottom Six Depth

The Eastern Conference is wide open. The New York Rangers aren't in the Cup contending category right now, but adding some scoring and depth could go a long way.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Panthers, Habs, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, Jets and More

Matthew Tkachuk could be back on the ice in two weeks. Auston Matthews could be out a week or less. Alex Newhook needed help getting off the ice.

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)