NHL Rumors: Teams Interested in Pavel Zacha and Casey Middelstadt, Bruins Will Be Patient

The Boston Bruins aren't giving up on the season already, but teams are checking in on Pavel Zacha and Casey Middelstadt.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Dark Hole on the Right Side of Matthews and Knies

Flush with bottom-six forwards, the Toronto Maple Leafs have rotated right wingers on the top line. Is it time to give Easton Cowan a legit run?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Mike Matheson Continue to Talk

The Montreal Canadiens and pending UFA defenseman Mike Matheson continue to have contract extension talks.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Positioned To Make Moves This Season

The Montreal Canadiens are primed to make a move this season with cap space they have accrued thanks to the work of management.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: When Will We Start Looking at New York Rangers GM Chris Drury?

Mike Sullivan is the fourth New York Rangers head coach under GM Chris Drury. If things don't turn around, when will eyes start turning to Drury?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Capitals, and More

Jaccob Slavin could be out for a while. Robert Thomas missed last night's game. William Nylander is a "maybe" for tonight.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood

The Vancouver Canucks had one recent re-signing that didn't work out, and one that did. They're being a little cautious with Kiefer Sherwood.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: There Are Lots of Questions Surrounding the New York Rangers

The New York Rangers scoring struggles continue. They're trying to find their identity early in the season. The Rangers are facing many questions.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes Aren’t Afraid to Take a Big Swing Again

If the Carolina Hurricanes find a big piece that they think will put them over the top, they aren't afraid to go for it.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks Currently Don’t Want to Give up Their 2026 First-Round Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have been looking for a centerman, but when talking to teams, they're being asked about their 2026 first-round pick.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Wild, Devils, Penguins, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Rickard Rakell out 6-8 weeks after surgery. William Nylander hopeful for tomorrow. Quinn Hughes out yesterday and is day-to-day.

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)