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

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Wild, Habs, Preds, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, and More

Victor Hedman could be a couple of weeks away from returning. Auston Matthews rejoins teammates, but Anthony Stolarz was worse than they originally thought.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and It’s a Seller’s Market

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make a 'hockey trade,' so roster players have to be involved. Who could they move? It's a seller's market out there, as not many are looking to move out players yet.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Mats Zuccarello, Trade Targets and Bait

Mats Zuccarello isn't sure if he'll play beyond this season. Readers ask about potential Minnesota Wild trade targets, and if they could move anyone.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers’ Struggles Continue, and Areas of Need are Growing

The Edmonton Oilers aren't having the start to the season that they envisioned. They aren't getting the secondary scoring that they had hoped, especially in their bottom six.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lots of Chatter But No Movement

While there is a lot of chatter and rumors flying in the NHL but there are so many teams in the playoff race that there can't be movement.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Devils, Senators, Leafs and More

Charlie McAvoy has facial surgery. Matthew Tkachuk is back skating, and Brady Tkachuk eyes around a Thanksgiving return. Auston Matthews out tonight.

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)