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 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

NHL Rumors: Kevyn Adams Future with the Buffalo Sabres in Doubt?

The Buffalo Sabres are having some internal conversations about the future of GM Kevyn Adams, with no final decision being made until they return home tomorrow.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Montreal Canadiens, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Predators GM said it's his job to listen to everything. Looking at some comparable for some Philadelphia Flyers pending free agents.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Change of Scenery Was Needed for Both Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry

Stuart Skinner definitely needed a change of scenery, and Tristan Jarry wanted to go to the Edmonton Oilers.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Around US Thanksgiving, Quinn Hughes Told the Canucks he Wouldn’t Extend

The Minnesota Wild weren't worried about not having a long-term deal commitment in place, and the New Jersey Devils couldn't clear the cap room.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Kings, Wild, Devils, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Jets

Lukas Dostal activated from the IR. Connor Bedard not travelling with the team. Connor Hellebuyck returns to the lineup.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Some Fallout After the Quinn Hughes Trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild don't know if they have a shot at extending Quinn Hughes. Six teams made legit trade offers for Hughes.

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)