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

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens were close to acquiring a right-handed defenseman. One team in the West was interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Offseason NHL Trade Market Could be Interesting

With the 2026 NHL free agent class lacking big names up top, teams could turn to the trade market to tweak and improve their rosters.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Auston Matthews

Patrik Laine's next contract can be structured with bonuses because of the injured time he had this season. It'll be a wait-and-see with Auston Matthews this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators looked at every available right-handed defenseman, and there was an unknown player who got away from the Montreal Canadiens.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Were the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Talking Matthew Knies?

Matthew Knies' name popped up in the rumor mill in the days leading up to the trade deadline. Nick Kypreos throws out the Montreal Canadiens.

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)