The Maple Leafs Have Two Areas to Improve, and Can the Lightning Extend Darren Raddysh

The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a puck-moving defenseman and a top-six center. What will the Tampa Bay Lightning decide to do with Darren Raddysh?

Mark Easson

A Zeem Buium Extension is on the Vancouver Canucks To-Do List This Offseason

Zeev Buium has one more year left on his contract. The Vancouver Canucks defenseman will be eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason.

Mark Easson

Will July 1st Be Another NHL Trade Deadline?

With not that many free agents left for July 1st, could the start of free agency be another trade deadline with activity?

Jim Biringer

Will James Hagens Actually Sign an ELC This Season with Boston?

The Boston Bruins top prospect James Hagens signed an ATO with Providence but many are wondering when he will sign his ELC.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Senators, Sharks, and Mammoth

Blue Jackets Damon Severson is out week-to-week. Stars Mikko Rantanen could return tonight. Jake Sanderson is travelling with the Senators.

Mark Easson

Which RFA Will Blink First, and the Maple Leafs President Talking to People Inside and Outside

The likes of Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, and Adam Fantilli have held off signing extensions as the market dynamics have shifted. Are they waiting for Macklin Celebrini to sign an extension first?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Are the St. Louis Blues Choosing Joel Hofer Over Jordan Binnington

With the St. Louis Blues looking to make changes this offseason, it appears they are going with Joel Hofer and will look to move Jordan Binnington.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Will Conditional Pick Terms Be Made Available More Moving Forward

With the rumors slow in the NHL there are those wondering if conditions should be known right away instead of a year later.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Avs, Red Wings, Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, and More

The injuries keep mounting for the Panthers. Sidney Crosby leaves favoring his leg. Sens lose Thomas Chabot for four to eight weeks.

Mark Easson

What Will Pending UFA Darren Raddysh Make on His Next Contract?

The last thing on Tampa Bay's GM Julien BriseBois's mind is a new contract for Darren Raddysh, but the Lightning defenseman will get a raise.

Jim Biringer

Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins Rumors

The LA Kings could re-sign Scott Laughton. RFAs Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale need new deals. The Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson.

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)