NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Top Remaining UFAs

Is Simon Edvinsson an offer sheet target? Jamie Drysdale's price went up, and rest of the Flyers' offseason may be quiet. Top remaining free agents.

Mark Easson

The Rising NHL Salary Cap Has Made the Offseason a Little More Interesting

The big jump in the NHL salary cap has made this offseason a little more interesting to follow with trades, offer sheets, and the threat of offer sheets.

Mark Easson

The Philadelphia Flyers’ Have the Flexibility for Two Big Extensions Over the Next Year or Two

The Philadelphia Flyers have some roster flexibility when they need to extend Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Make a Move When It’s Least Expected?

There were expectations that a big move was coming for the Montreal Canadiens and it still could, but it will come when it's least expected

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets, Anaheim Ducks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Offer sheets had been sent out. Could the Anaheim Ducks be looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins to help out with the salary cap issue?

Mark Easson

The Jason Robertson Situation Remains an Interesting One to Follow

The speculation surrounding Dallas Stars RFA forward Jason Robertson have been all over the place, and it will continue until he's signed or traded.

Mark Easson

Remaining NHL Free Agents May Need to Lower Their Expectations Now

The free agent market has quieted down, but there are still some free agents looking for deals. They may have to take less and shorter-term than they had hoped.

Mark Easson

Protecting Yourself from Offer Sheet Retaliation

If you're a team looking to offer sheet someone, there's a lot of work that needs to go into it. You need to make sure your players are locked in, in case of retaliation.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Are the Edmonton Oilers Finished with Their Offseason Moves?

The Edmonton Oilers have reshaped their roster this offseason, but are there more changes coming to make them a Cup contender?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, and Destinations for Shane Wright

The Anaheim Ducks are looking to move Frank Vatrano's contract and they called the Vancouver Canucks. Five potential destinations for Seattle Kraken's Shane Wright.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Patrick Kane, and Kirby Dach

The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres would make sense for Patrick Kane, and the Montreal Canadiens have Kirby Dach's name out there.

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)