NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Want to Add Young NHL Players

The Calgary Flames are a team to watch at the draft with so many assets as they look to add NHL quality young players to their roster.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: How Active Will the New York Rangers Be This Offseason?

The Vincent Trocheck speculation is back. Once again, the New York Rangers won't move him unless they get their asking price.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Jets, Panthers, Flyers, Canadiens, and Senators

Connor Hellebuyck would be a fit in Florida. Senators, Canadiens eyeing Rasmus Ristolainen? Some potential targets for the Ottawa Senators.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vincent Trocheck, Mason McTavish, and Top Buyout Candidates

Vincent Trocheck and Mason McTavish are getting plenty of interest. A look at the top NHL buyout candidates.

Mark Easson

The Price for Matthew Knies is Exorbitantly High. A Fishing Expedition for the Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have set the price for Matthew Knies to be exorbitantly high. Are they just fishing to see if anyone is willing to overpay?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and the Ottawa Senators

The Calgary Flames will consider trading and extending Blake Coleman. The New York Islanders could revisit Jordan Kyrou talks. Testing Jordan Spence's trade value.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, and the Winnipeg Jets

Erik Haula likely not returning to the Nashville Predators, and noise is picking up around Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets.

Mark Easson

Tampa Bay Lightning Couldn’t Sign Darren Raddysh so the Toronto Maple Leafs Pounced

The Tampa Bay Lightning couldn't keep Darren Raddysh and the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted him so the two teams completed a sign and trade.

Jim Biringer

NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes Lead Early Favorites

The early outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season is already taking shape, with several contenders separating themselves as Stanley Cup favorites. Fresh off their championship run, the Carolina Hurricanes sit at the top of the board, while perennial contenders like…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Bowen Byram Wants to be a Top Defenseman

Bowen Byram is a year away from unrestricted free agency. He wants to be a top-pairing guy, and that likely won't happen in Buffalo. Teams are interested.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Bruce Cassidy, and the Top Free Agents

The top NHL free agents, Samuel Ersson may not get qualified, and Maple Leafs had permission to talk with Bruce Cassidy.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 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)