Expectations Are That Evgeni Malkin Will Return Next Season

As the Pittsburgh tries to make a push toward the playoffs the expectations are Evgeni Malkin will return next season to the Penguins.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning

Roope Hintz has started to skate. Sidney Crosby is travelling with the team. Nikita Kucherov missed his second game due to an illness.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Vegas Golden Knights Fire Bruce Cassidy and Hire John Tortorella

The Vegas Golden Knights are making a coaching change, firing Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews Will Not Rush into Any Decision About His Future

There is a lot of speculation about Auston Matthews's future in Toronto, but only he knows whether it's with the Maple Leafs or another team.

Jim Biringer

The Kraken are Liking Bobby McMann, and Should the Vancouver Canucks overpay?

The Seattle Kraken are interested in re-signing Bobby McMann. The Vancouver Canucks should look to overpay some UFAs on short-term deals.

Mark Easson

Will the Winnipeg Jets Look to do Something Significant This Offseason?

From the President's Trophy to missing the playoffs, will the Winnipeg Jets look to do something significant this offseason?

Mark Easson

What is Next for Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone, and Jonathan Castagna

What is next for NCAA Players Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone, and Jonathan Castagna, whose seasons came to an end this weekend?

Mark Easson

The Maple Leafs Have Two Areas to Improve, and Can the Lightning Extend Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a puck-moving defenseman and a top-six center. What will the Tampa Bay Lightning decide to do with Darren Raddysh?

Mark Easson

A Zeem Buium Extension is on the Vancouver Canucks To-Do List This Offseason

Zeev Buium has one more year left on his contract. The Vancouver Canucks defenseman will be eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason.

Mark Easson

Will July 1st Be Another NHL Trade Deadline?

With not that many free agents left for July 1st, could the start of free agency be another trade deadline with activity?

Jim Biringer

Will James Hagens Actually Sign an ELC This Season with Boston?

The Boston Bruins top prospect James Hagens signed an ATO with Providence but many are wondering when he will sign his ELC.

Jim Biringer

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 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)