NHL Rumors: The New York Rangers Taking Calls on Alexis Lafreniere

With the New York Rangers making it known they are open for business, Alexis Lafreniere is being talked about for the right price in a trade.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Robert Thomas, and Who Is Interested in Artemi Panarin

Teams are wondering about Robert Thomas' future in St. Louis. Teams that are interested in extending Artemi Panarin, and those that aren't.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Several non-playoff teams may be fits for Andrew Mangiapane. How far should the selling go for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Matthews Are Committed, Other Talks Have Started

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are committed to each other, but Leafs have started talking to teams to see if they're interested in anyone else.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The New York Islanders Are Open to Trading Their First-Round Pick

New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche said if a deal made sense, he's open to trading their 2026 first-round pick.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Ottawa Senators

The Minnesota Wild checking in on some of the top centers that might be available, and the Ottawa Senators have inquired about MacKenzie Weegar.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What is next for the Calgary Flames?

Things have calmed down for the Calgary Flames after the Rasmus Andersson trade, but they still have pieces that will interest teams.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and Young Trade Asset Tiers

Nazem Kadri doesn't have the Montreal Canadiens on his no-trade list. Tiering young trade assets who could be traded at the deadline.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks

With the NHL heading toward the trade deadline and roster freeze the rumors surrounding the Blues, Rangers, and Canucks are intensifying.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Colorado and Dallas Among the Teams Interested in Evander Kane

Evander Kane's agent is helping the Canucks find a trade partner. The Stars and Avalanche have shown some interest.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Be Sellers?

This is a big stretch for the Toronto Maple Leafs because what they do on the ice will determine how they move forward off the ice.

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)