NHL Rumors: Teams That Should Sell, and Ryan O’Reilly

Teams like the Canucks, Blues, Flames, and Predators should be selling and retooling as Ryan O'Reilly will be the msot wanted man at center.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers Not Rushing Into an Artemi Panarin Extension

While Artemi Panarin wants to stay in New York the Rangers are going to let the season play out before jumping into an extension.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and NHL Expansion

Canucks listening on pending UFAs. The Canadiens are one of the teams looking at Ryan O'Reilly. A $2 billion-plus expansion fee?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Don’t expect any coaching changes for three Canadian teams, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Three Canadian teams are struggling, but don't expect them to make a coaching change. Could the Pittsburgh Penguins make a goaltender available?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Jets, and More

Josh Norris could return this weekend. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins should be ready for Saturday. Brayden Point didn't practice yesterday.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres

While teams are looking to make trades, two teams in the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres are looking to re-sign two of their own players.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Artemi Panarin, and the New Jersey Devils

The Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils are looking for a centerman. Could Artemi Panarin be thinking about heading back to Russia?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predators Scouting the Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and the Vancouver Canucks

The Predators have been scouting the Canadiens. Will the Jets look for a goalie? The Canucks are willing to listen to offers on veteran players.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Trade Market is Real Thin Right Now

There are only a couple of bad teams, and while there is talk about doing things, the trade market in the NHL is really thin to make a move.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Leafs, and More

Zach Werenski to be evaluated today. Brady Tkachuk to return "sooner than later." Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are "close."

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Could be Looking to Make a Big Move

Just like the Carolina Hurricanes did last year with Mikko Rantanen, the Ottawa Senators could be looking to take a big swing this year.

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)