If Morgan Rielly start the season with the Maple Leafs, will he finish it?

Morgan Rielly has been in the rumor mill most of the offseason, but things are pointing to him at least starting the year with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Easson

What happened between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres?

Where did things go sideways between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres? Why did the hometown kid not re-sign and end up in Washington?

Mark Easson

The Pittsburgh Penguins surprising sign Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Penguins caught the hockey world off guard by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Looking to Improve Regardless of Position

The Minnesota Wild have a desperate need at center but as GM Bill Guerin has shown he will look to add at any position to help his team win.

Jim Biringer

NHL Stanley Cup Futures: Tracking How Offseason Trades Moved the Odds

Colorado opens as the early favorite to win the 2027 Stanley Cup, but the race starts with a crowded top tier. The Avalanche, defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers all sit near the front…

Staff Writer

Hurricanes Offseason Moves, Betting Odds and Repeat Bid

The Carolina Hurricanes enter 2026–27 with the target on their backs. They won the Stanley Cup with a 3–0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, completing a season that saw them post a 53–22–7 record and finish…

Staff Writer

As Wild as it Gets: Quinn Hughes Contract and Trade Outlook

Quinn Hughes enters the 2026–27 season with the Minnesota Wild, facing the NHL's biggest contract question. The 26-year-old Norris Trophy winner has one year left on his deal, no extension in place, and an unrestricted free-agent date of July 1,…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Rangers have been looking for a dominant player; it just hasn't come to fruition yet. The Pittsburgh Penguins trading for Shane Wright seems unlikely.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild Need a Center But Remain Patient

The Minnesota Wild are still on the hunt for a center, but GM Bill Guerin knows that when the time is right, he will make the right deal.

Jim Biringer

Anaheim Ducks Need to Sign Cutter Gauthier Before Training Camp

Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek needs to break the pattern he has created and sign Cutter Gauthier to a new deal and then work on the cap issues.

Jim Biringer

Patience … a trade will eventually happen for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have been trying to make a big move for a while now, and fans need to remain patient as it could take some more time. It could also happen soon and out of the blue.

Mark Easson

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)