NHL Rumors: Hockey Canada Looking for a GM, and Five RFAs Who Could Get Traded

Hockey Canada looking for a GM after Doug Armstrong steps down, and A look at five restricted free agents who could get traded this offseason.

Mark Easson

Don’t Sleep on the Florida Panthers Heading into Next Season

The Florida Panthers have dealt with a ton of injuries this season, and are likely looking at remaining in the bottom 10 and keeping their first-round pick.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The AHL Debate, and Will the Chicago Blackhawks Go After A Top-Six?

NHL teams would like to be able to place a 19-year-old in the AHL. Will the Chicago Blackhawks look to add a top-six forward this offseason? How much would they spend to get one.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Future of Alex Ovechkin in Washington is in Hands

Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick joined NHL Network and reiterated the future of Alex Ovechkin is in his hands.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Oilers, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, and Jets

Oilers optimistic that Leon Draisaitl will be ready for the playoffs. Sidney Crosby returns to the Penguins lineup, and Neal Pionk sheds the no-contact jersey.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies May Not Have Been Who Canadiens GM Was Referring To

Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies may not have been the piece that Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes was referring to in his post-trade deadline presser.

Mark Easson

The Goalie Interference Dilemma in the NHL

While it wasn't officially on the agenda the topic of goalie interference came up at the NHL GMs Meetings due to lack of consistent calls.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: How Long Can Filip Hronek Maintain His Maximum Trade Value?

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek has been playing well this season. How long do the Canucks hold on to his maximum trade value as they rebuild?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Status Quo for Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Evgeni Malkin wants to retire a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and it appears those discussions will happen this offseason.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Senators and Flyers

Alex Tuch misses a game with an illness. Mikko Rantanen skates with the team. Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Johnston and Dreger on Maple Leafs Matthew Knies

We've all heard by now that Matthew Knies' name was out there leading up to the trade deadline. Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger comment on the Maple Leafs forward.

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)