NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Matthews Are Committed, Other Talks Have Started

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are committed to each other, but Leafs have started talking to teams to see if they're interested in anyone else.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The New York Islanders Are Open to Trading Their First-Round Pick

New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche said if a deal made sense, he's open to trading their 2026 first-round pick.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Ottawa Senators

The Minnesota Wild checking in on some of the top centers that might be available, and the Ottawa Senators have inquired about MacKenzie Weegar.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What is next for the Calgary Flames?

Things have calmed down for the Calgary Flames after the Rasmus Andersson trade, but they still have pieces that will interest teams.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and Young Trade Asset Tiers

Nazem Kadri doesn't have the Montreal Canadiens on his no-trade list. Tiering young trade assets who could be traded at the deadline.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks

With the NHL heading toward the trade deadline and roster freeze the rumors surrounding the Blues, Rangers, and Canucks are intensifying.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Colorado and Dallas Among the Teams Interested in Evander Kane

Evander Kane's agent is helping the Canucks find a trade partner. The Stars and Avalanche have shown some interest.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Be Sellers?

This is a big stretch for the Toronto Maple Leafs because what they do on the ice will determine how they move forward off the ice.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: What is Next for the New York Rangers as they Look to Retool?

Artemi Panarin is obviously the big name the New York Rangers will move, but they have a few other trade candidates as well.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas and Calgary Talking Nazem Kadri

The Calgary Flames could finally be getting closer to trading Nazem Kadri, along with other players, with the trade deadline approaching.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Columbus Blue Jackets

Everything on the table for the Nashville Predators. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are not giving up just yet, but they're running out of time.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Feb. 1: NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (Lightning vs. Bruins)
Feb. 4-22: Trade Freeze
Feb. 6-16: Teams can’t practice
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)