NHL Rumors: How Big Can the Colorado Avalanche Go?

The Colorado Avalanche cleared some cap space last week. They could try for a big named third-line center, but do they have the assets to pull it off?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Montreal Canadiens

Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins will shelve talks until after the season. The Montreal Canadiens search for a shutdown defenseman.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 10 Sellers, and an NHL Trade Block Big Board

The list of potential sellers at this Friday's NHL trade deadline is starting to grow. Check out the top 10 sellers, as well as the top players who could be moved.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Buffalo Sabres

The Vancouver Canucks may only have one firm offer for Tyler Myers, and the Buffalo Sabres will likely hold on to Alex Tuch no matter what.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lots of Change Heading Vancouver’s Way

Still waiting on a Tyler Myers decision. The Vancouver Canucks will likely move Evander Kane and maybe Jake DeBrusk. They won't retain on Elias Pettersson.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs would consider moving players with term. The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a forward and D, including Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Center Trade Market is Getting Interesting

Robert Thomas could be traded by Friday. Vincent Trocheck doesn't want to go far West and Ryan O'Reilly wants to stay. Nazem Kadri???

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Steven Stamkos, and Nick Foligno

Where Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Foligno end up finishing the year is unknown, but Steven Stamkos will be remaining Nashville.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Montreal Canadiens

Evander Kane would welcome a trade, but Teddy Blueger would like to stay. The Montreal Canadiens are looking to move out Patrik Laine's cap hit.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Adam Fox and Players Likely to be Moved

As we get closer to the trade deadline we look at the players likely on the move as noise about Adam Fox's future in New York rises.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Who Is Interested in Vincent Trocheck?

A couple top contenders and a couple further down the standings have some interest in Vincent Trocheck. Who will step up and pay the price?

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)