NHL Rumors: With Free Agency Dying, Offseason Trade Talk Could Pick Up

The free agent class has taken a big hit lately, and that could lead to increased trade talk this offseason, as teams will be looking to improve.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The New York Rangers Could Have an Active Summer

The New York Rangers needed to do more at the NHL Trade Deadline, but now eyes turn to the offseason for them to move off of players.

Jim Biringer

NHL News: Hagel Fined, 2028-29 Projected Salary Cap, and Injury Notes

Brandon Hagel fined $5,000. The projected 2028-29 salary cap. Brad Marchand may need surgery. Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The New Jersey Devils Want a First Line Impactful Forward

The New Jersey Devils had a quiet trade deadline and it is clear Tom Fitzgerald has bigger plans and wants to add a top six forward to his group.

Jim Biringer

NHL Trade Deadline Fallout: Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild

With the NHL Trade Deadline over all eyes will be on the summer to see what the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild do.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Trocheck, Schmaltz, Hurricanes, and a Trade Came In Too Late

The New York Rangers think they can get more for Vincent Trocheck later. Quick Hits on Nick Schmaltz, Carolina Hurricanes, and one trade came in too late.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline Fallout: Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone with the Oilers making a defenseman available as the Canadiens were close to getting one.

Jim Biringer

NHL News: Average Age, Two Fines, and Injury Notes

Bo Horvat and Tyler Kleven fined. John Gibson left after the second period last night. Roope Hintz out weeks. Dylan Larkin out yesterday.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline Fallout: Islanders, Blues, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

The New York Islanders were able to convince Brayden Schenn to waive his no-trade, but where will things go with all these no-movement and no-trade clauses?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What Does the Future Hold for Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't having the season they had hoped, and they'll likely sit down with Auston Matthews after to see where things are at?

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline Fallout: Montreal Canadiens, and the Florida Panthers

Did the Montreal Canadiens have something cooking that they couldn't finish? Will the Florida Panthers shut some injured players down?

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)