NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

New Jersey Devils Simon Nemec needs a new contract, but where will he end up? GM Brad Treliving will get some clarity this offseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Easson

Columbus Blue Jackets Wanted to Be Aggressive at the Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets want to make the playoffs this season thus GM Don Waddell was aggressive at the deadline rewarding his group.

Jim Biringer

NHL News: Radko Gudas Suspended for Five Games, and Auston Matthews is Done for the Season

Anaheim Ducks Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games for his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, who is now done for the season. Matthews' agent responds.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies – It’s About the Return and Not the Player

Matthew Knies name popped up in the rumor mill before the trade deadline. It's more about what the Toronto Maple Leafs could get in return, as opposed to the player.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could the Philadelphia Flyers Trade Rasmus Ristolainen This Offseason?

The Philadelphia Flyers didn't move defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen at the deadline could he be on the move in the summer?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: John Carlson, Darrren Raddysh, and Alex Tuch

The 2026 free agent crop could get even smaller Ducks, Lightning, and Sabres want to sign John Carlson, Darren Raddysh, and Alex Tuch.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs won't be making any changes before the end of the season, and the Montreal Canadiens were looking for term and not wanting to rush anything.

Mark Easson

NHL News: A Different Penalty for the Senators, and Injury Updates

The Ottawa Senators are back in the first round of the 2026 NHL draft. Auston Matthews leaves after knee-on-knee hit. Alex Tuch wasn't able to go.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Sharks, Lightning, and Some Pending RFAs

The San Jose Sharks aren't interested in doing a long-term deal with Mario Ferraro. Nikita Kucherov is extension eligible this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Working on Extensions for Sergei Bobrovsky and A.J. Greer

The Florida Panthers didn't make any moves at the trade deadline as they continue to work on extensions for Sergei Bobrovsky and AJ Greer.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The Cost Certainty of Players With Term, and the Montreal Canadiens Need to Gamble

Players with term could have increased value on the trade market this offseason. It may be time for the Montreal Canadiens to take some gambles this offseason.

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)