NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers

The New York Rangers are at a crossroads with their aging core forwards. The Edmonton Oilers are hopeful Andrew Mangiapane has some value.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Blue Jackets had seven offers for Yegor Chinakhov before trading to the Penguins, who continue to look for 'high-potential young players.'

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quick Hits from Around the NHL

The holiday freeze is over, and with the new year turning over, trade talk will start picking up before the Olympic break.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Minnesota Wild

The Oilers will be looking to move Andrew Mangiapane, and the Wild could move Ryan Hartman if they need to move salary to add an impact player.

Mark Easson

Team USA Made Its Decision About Adam Fox After Four Nations

Team USA announced its roster for the 2026 Olympics and Adam Fox was not named to the roster and that decision was made after Four Nations.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: What Goalies are Actually Available?

As the NHL gets going again the rumors surrounding the goalie market are thin but there are names people are watching.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers

With trade season here everyone is watching what the Buffalo Sabres will do with Alex Tuch and same for Artemi Panarin with the New York Rangers.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Trade Prices Could Be Higher Than Originally Thought

The rumors in the NHL are starting pick up once again but the selling teams hold all the cards and could reset the market price for players.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Minnesota Wild

Different scenarios, but the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild will have some decisions to make. The Rangers decisions will need to made by the deadline, while the Wild can wait.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Avalanche, Panthers, Predators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Frank Vatrano out six weeks. Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time. Shea Theodore and Jack Eichel miss their seventh consecutive game.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Team Canada Named, A Flyers-Penguins Trade, and Stamkos, MacKinnon Hit Milestones

Team Canada announces their roster for the Winter Olympics. Steven Stamkos notches number 600, and Nathan MacKinnon scores his 400th.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Nov. 14/16: 2025 NHL Global Series in Sweden (Predators vs. Penguins)
Dec. 20-27: Holiday roster freeze in effect
Dec. 31: Deadline for provisional Olympic roster submission of 22 skaters and 3 goalies
Jan. 2: NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park (Rangers vs. Panthers)
Feb. 1: NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (Lightning vs. Bruins)
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)