NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens

At the Olympic Roster Freeze, rumors continue to fly as the NY Rangers are not done dealing. The Montreal Canadiens want to unload a contract.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Who is the Next New York Rangers Player to be Traded?

The New York Rangers have moved on from Artemi Panarin the next trade piece that is gaining traction is center Vincent Trocheck.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas

With the St. Louis Blues on the outside looking in things are starting to pick up surrounding Robert Thomas but the price is high.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and a Top NHL Trade Watch List 

Ilya Mikheyev knows it's out of his control if the Chicago Blackhawks want to trade him. A top NHL trade watch list.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Did the Seattle Kraken offer Artemi Panarin over $14 million? The top five trade candidates for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin Trade Fallout Continues, Multiple Teams Involved

Once Artemi Panarin was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, reports said it was LA as the top choice, but other teams were involved.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Kings, Red Wings, Sabres, Predators, Canadiens, Mammoth, Maple Leafs, Oilers, and Sharks

It may be Day Two of the Olympic trade freeze, but there is still plenty of trade and pending free agent speculation floating out there.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Matvei Michkov, Goaltending, and Pending UFAs

Philadelphia Flyers GM backs Matvei Michkov. The Flyers won't be busy at the trade deadline, and they'll need to address goaltending in the offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers didn't have leverage, the LA Kings will need a centerman, and the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to weigh some decisions.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Landing Spots for Jesper Wallstedt, and Marc-Andre Fleury

Minnesota Wild's goaltender Jesper Wallstedt's name entered the rumor mill last night. A look at three potential landing spots.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs and Bobby McMann

Bobby McMann would be a nice guy to have around for a retool, but has he priced himself out of Toronto, and his trade value keeps increasing.

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)