NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

The Vancouver Canucks haven't talked to Elias Pettersson about a trade, and two potential fits for Dougie Hamilton.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers Should Trade Artemi Panarin

The New York Rangers slide continues and it is time for them to start taking calls on Artemi Panarin to restart the rebuild.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Trade Candidates

Teams are calling the Vancouver Canucks about players with term, as well as their pending free agents. Some Canucks trade candidates are ...

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: When Will Teams Tap Out and Begin the Selling Process?

The rumors in the NHL are ramping up as we are inching closer to certain teams, especially out West tapping out on the season.

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Golden Knights, Capitals and More

Blake Coleman and Erik Karlsson were placed on the IR. The Lightning avoid worst-case scenario with Brayden Point. Kiefer Sherwood could be out a week to three weeks.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning

The rumors surrounding Blake Coleman and the Calgary Flames are heating up. Could a return to the Tampa Bay Lightning be an option?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer

Something has to happen with the New Jersey Devils. Are the Devils trying to 'push' Dougie Hamilton out? Dawson Mercer tries to ignore the rumors.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks

The rumors in the NHL continue to fly surrounding the New Jersey Devils, Dougie Hamilton and Tom Fitzgerald as the Vancouver Canucks enter a rebuild.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Could the New York Rangers Be Sellers?

The New York Rangers still believe they are in it, but if things continue on this path their GM will look to start to sell pieces off.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Soft Deadline

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is a pending UFA. Will he be an own rental or could the Leafs look to move him? Friedman on the 'soft' trade deadline.

Mark Easson

How NHL Teams Rethink Their Draft Strategies

Every June, hockey fans across Canada and beyond tune in to watch the next generation of talent take the stage at the NHL Entry Draft. It’s an annual tradition that blends hope, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making. For front offices, the…

Staff Writer

2025-26 Critical Dates

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)