NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Need to Improve Defensively

It all can't fall on the goaltending. The Edmonton Oilers need to improve defensively, and they could be looking for blue line help.

Mark Easson

Leon Draisaitl Said Nothing Wrong About the Edmonton Oilers Play

Leon Draisaitl made some waves before heading to the Olympics but his comments spoke truth to how the Edmonton Oilers are playing.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Complicated the Trade Market

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a 9-1-2 run, and are four points out of playoff position with games in hand. How does this alter the trade market?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and How Much Business is Going on Right Now?

The Detroit Red Wings are a looking for a center, and how much business is actually getting done during the Olympic break?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Utah Mammoth, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Utah Mammoth are looking for a top-six forward. The cap hits for Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton may get the Leafs a better return than some might think.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Action on Nazem Kadri Picked Up

Trade interest in Nazem Kadri picked up again just before the trade freeze, and he's been linked to the Canadiens, Avalanche, and Stars.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Seattle Kraken are willing to spend on the right player. The Columbus Blue Jackets could do some selling, but they're back in the race.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres have to use Alex Tuch as an own rental if they can't extend him. Vincent Trocheck is the top trade target now.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings GM Ken Holland Next Job is to Get a Center

The Los Angeles Kings acquired Artemi Panarin, but the next position of need is down the middle at the center position.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Detroit Red Wings

Both the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings will be looking to add to their roster ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild

Even with the NHL trade freeze here, the rumors surrounding the Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild are only heating up as to what they do.

Jim Biringer

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)