NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Bryan Rust and Kirby Dach

The Montreal Canadiens have been linked to Bryan Rust as they look to add, so what does that mean for Kirby Dach moving forward?

Jim Biringer

NHL News: Connor Bedard, Barrett Hayton, Libor Hajek, and Reilly Walsh

Connor Bedard has shoulder surgery and out for four months. The Utah Mammoth match the Barrett Hayton offer sheet. The San Jose Sharks sign Libor Hajek, and the Montreal Canadiens sign Reilly Walsh.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: How the Zach Werenski Situation Blew Up and Calmed Down Quickly

Things escalated quickly for Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets. From the agreed upon trade to the Dallas Stars to the change of heart.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and the Vancouver Canucks

Teams called about Matt Barzal and Bo Horvat. The Rangers could add a forward. Is Elias Pettersson's contract becoming more palatable for teams?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Minnesota Wild remain flexible to add according to their GM, and potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mark Easson

2026 NHL Free Agent Signings Tracker

2026 NHL free agent signings tracker: Free agency is underway, with over 150 signings on Day 1. We'll update all signings here.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Red Wings and Larkin, and Making the Flyers Carlsson Offer Sheet Harder to Match

Nothing new on a Dylan Larkin trade, and how the Philadelphia Flyers could have made Leo Carlsson's offer sheet a harder decision to match.

Mark Easson

Will No-Trade and No-Movement Clauses Become a CBA Issue?

Some big names have asked to be traded this offseason, but are wanting to control where they go with their no-trade/no-movement clauses. This will be a CBA issue next go around

Mark Easson

NHL Salary Cap Explained: AAV, LTIR And The New $104M Era

The NHL salary cap has entered a new era. For the first time, the league’s upper limit has crossed the $100 million mark, landing at $104 million for the 2026–27 season. That jump is already reshaping roster construction, contract strategy,…

Staff Writer

Edmonton Oilers Rumors: Carrying Three Goalies, the Blue Line, and Cap Space

Looking like the Edmonton Oilers will carry three goalies to start the season. Do the Oilers need some more physicality on the blue line?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Morgan Rielly Trade out of Toronto is a “When Not If” Scenario

There is a question that still remains in Toronto revolving around Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly and whether he will be traded or not.

Jim Biringer

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)