NHL Rumors: How Long Can Filip Hronek Maintain His Maximum Trade Value?

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek has been playing well this season. How long do the Canucks hold on to his maximum trade value as they rebuild?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Status Quo for Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Wants to Remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Kyle Dubas joined First Shift with EJ Hradek and Dan Rosen on NHL Network on Monday. There, he was asked about the contract status for Evgeni Malkin…

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Senators and Flyers

Alex Tuch misses a game with an illness. Mikko Rantanen skates with the team. Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Johnston and Dreger on Maple Leafs Matthew Knies

We've all heard by now that Matthew Knies' name was out there leading up to the trade deadline. Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger comment on the Maple Leafs forward.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars Look to Sign Jason Robertson in the Summer

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill says it is status quo when it comes to signing RFA Jason Robertson. The goal is the same keep him in Dallas.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs could move a goalie this offseason, and the Columbus Blue Jackets will wait to talk to their UFAs and head coach.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins and More

No update on Leon Draisaitl after his visit to the doctors. Mikko Rantanen is seven to 10 days away. Dylan Larkin will be reassessed at the end of next week.

Mark Easson

NHL Names the Host Cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

During Day 1 of the General Managers' Meetings, the NHL and NHLPA announced Calgary and Edmonton as the North American host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Meanwhile, Prague, Czechia, will host the European leg of the tournament.…

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Is NHL Free Agency Dead?

Nick Schmaltz signed a big extension last week, taking another big name off the free agent board. Is NHL free agency dead?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Successful Offer Sheets May Be Impossible

If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to retool, it might have to cost them Matthew Knies. A successful offer sheet is even more unlikely this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will the St. Louis Blues Continue to Sell This Offseason

Not sure that the asking price is going to change for St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, but more teams could be interested this offseason, and different options could be presented.

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)