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

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Want to Make Strategic Additions

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to add but with a cap crunch, GM Julien BriseBois will add complementary pieces.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Injured Players, and Can Anyone Meet the Price for Robert Thomas?

Will some injured players on non-playoff teams not push through it? The asking price for Robert Thomas is high. Can anyone meet it in-season?

Mark Easson

Edmonton Oilers Enter Olympic Break Searching for Answers

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025–26 NHL season talking openly about chasing their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

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)