NHL Rumors: Will Darren Raddysh Test Free Agency or Will he Re-sign With the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Darren Raddysh is almost at the 60 point mark this season, and the right-handed defenseman is a pending free agent. Will the Tampa Bay Lightning be able to re-sign him…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews will have more time to think about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the no reaction by teammates will have what they do this offseason

Mark Easson

Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are battling for the playoffs and in the likelihood they get in Jacob Fowler could start Game 1.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Want to Add Defense This Offseason

Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios during an interview on Saturday stated he wanted to add to the team at the deadline specifically on defense.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators GM Search

The Nashville Predators are searching for their next GM, and they are looking for permission to speak with a lot of assistant general managers.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Were the Toronto Maple Leafs Close to Moving a Defenseman?

The NHL Trade Deadline is remembered for the lack of movement, but was there a Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman who didn't move?

Jim Biringer

The Montreal Canadiens Are Following Their Plan for Success

The Montreal Canadiens took some criticism for not adding at the trade deadline, but they weren't deviating from their plan for success.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

New Jersey Devils Simon Nemec needs a new contract, but where will he end up? GM Brad Treliving will get some clarity this offseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Easson

Columbus Blue Jackets Wanted to Be Aggressive at the Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets want to make the playoffs this season thus GM Don Waddell was aggressive at the deadline rewarding his group.

Jim Biringer

NHL News: Radko Gudas Suspended for Five Games, and Auston Matthews is Done for the Season

Anaheim Ducks Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games for his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, who is now done for the season. Matthews' agent responds.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies – It’s About the Return and Not the Player

Matthew Knies name popped up in the rumor mill before the trade deadline. It's more about what the Toronto Maple Leafs could get in return, as opposed to the player.

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)