NHL Rumors: Are the St. Louis Blues Choosing Joel Hofer Over Jordan Binnington

With the St. Louis Blues looking to make changes this offseason, it appears they are going with Joel Hofer and will look to move Jordan Binnington.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Will Conditional Pick Terms Be Made Available More Moving Forward

With the rumors slow in the NHL there are those wondering if conditions should be known right away instead of a year later.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Avs, Red Wings, Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, and More

The injuries keep mounting for the Panthers. Sidney Crosby leaves favoring his leg. Sens lose Thomas Chabot for four to eight weeks.

Mark Easson

What Will Pending UFA Darren Raddysh Make on His Next Contract?

The last thing on Tampa Bay's GM Julien BriseBois's mind is a new contract for Darren Raddysh, but the Lightning defenseman will get a raise.

Jim Biringer

Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins Rumors

The LA Kings could re-sign Scott Laughton. RFAs Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale need new deals. The Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson.

Mark Easson

Vancouver Canucks Questions, and the Top 12 Unrestricted NHL Free Agents

Should Elias Pettersson just ask for a trade? Who should lead the Vancouver Canucks rebuild. A look at the top 12 unrestricted NHL free agents that could go to market in July 1st.

Mark Easson

The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Not Worried About Rick A Bowness Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to roll, and many are wondering if Rick Bowness will decide to continue to coach next season.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Avs, Wings, Panthers, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning

Not good results from Anton Lundell's MRI, and Sam Reinhart's results should be today. Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence.

Mark Easson

Alex Ovechkin’s 1,000 Goals: Will Anyone Ever Get Close?

Alex Ovechkin is a hockey legend, and at 40, he recently scored his 1,000th career NHL goal. With this milestone, Ovechkin now sits second on the NHL’s all-time goals list. He already holds the record for regular-season goals, along with…

Staff Writer

Who Leads the Hart Trophy Race? Rotowire Experts Reveal the Early MVP Favorites for the 2025–2026 NHL Season

The race for the NHL’s Hart Trophy — awarded annually to the league’s most valuable player — is shaping up to be one of the most competitive storylines of the 2025–26 season. While statistical production often dominates MVP conversations, this…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Chasing College Free Agent TJ Hughes

Michigan center TJ Hughes is getting a lot of interest as a college free agents. He brings offense, something that doesn't always come with college UFAs.

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)