NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, and the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild need to go all-in, and they have to pieces to move to create cap space. Can the Canucks land another first-round pick? Laurent Brossoit should generate some…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, and the Dallas Stars

Sabres Alex Tuch could be a nice fit for the Dallas Stars. There are no takers for Elvis Merzlikins. The Devils have talked to teams about Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will the Pittsburgh Penguins Flip Stuart Skinner and/or Brett Kulak

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some time to decide what they want to do with newly acquired Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak. Do the trade or keep?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers

Could more changes be coming to the Buffalo Sabres? The Edmonton Oilers have to constantly be looking to upgrade their roster.

Mark Easson

NHL injuries: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Panthers, Kings, Devils, Senators, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, and More

Darcy Kuemper leaves after being hit by Mikko Rantanen. Brandon Hagel leaves in the third. Dylan Holloway out six weeks.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Wild, Stars, Flyers and Maple Leafs

Will the Pittsburgh Penguins look at flipping Brett Kulak? The Dallas Stars have been linked to Rasmus Andersson and Blake Coleman.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Open Minded To Staying in Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild landed Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, and there is a good probability he could end up staying there.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Minnesota Wild

Are the Montreal Canadiens looking at bringing back Phillip Danault? The Minnesota Wild may not be done adding to their roster.

Mark Easson

NHL 2026 Contract Watch: Superstars Poised for Mega-Extensions (Updated)

The stage is set for an offseason defined by massive contracts and big decisions. While trade rumors grab headlines, general managers across the league are laser-focused on locking in star talent for the long haul. There’s a palpable tension in…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Went All In with Quinn Hughes. Can They Keep Him?

The Minnesota Wild traded for Quinn Hughes on Friday, as GM Bill Guerin declared to the world he is going all in on this season.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Vancouver Canucks

The New Jersey Devils are still looking for forward help, and their Quinn Hughes offer couldn't compete. Will the Hughes trade take the Vancouver Canucks out of the top 5 pick range?

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)