NHL Injuries: Bruins, Avs, Wild, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, Canucks, and More

The Bruins are hopeful that David Pastrnak can start skating soon. Joseph Woll leaves after second. Thatcher Demko practiced for a bit.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: All Eyes Will Be on the Trade Market

Everyone was focused on the rumors and free agents this summer, but instead the trade market could be where moves are made for NHL teams.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blues, Red Wings, Oilers, and Blue Jackets

The rest of December could determine the St. Louis Blues fate. Kiefer Sherwood would make sense for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will There Be Another Alexandre Carrier Type Trade This Season?

The trade rumors are ramping up even with the NHL standings so tight, does that mean there is something in the works we don't see coming?

Jim Biringer

NHL Injuries: Stars, Kings, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Capitals, and the Jets

Tyler Seguin expected to be done for the season, and Matt Duchene is close to returning. Connor Hellebuyck close to skating, but timeline hasn't changed.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers and Goaltending

Everyone knows the Edmonton Oilers are looking at the goaltending market. Would Tristan Jarry be a better option at double the cap hit?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens will eventually to have to make some blue line decisions. Would someone offer sheet Alex Formenton? A Darnell Nurse trade seems unlikely.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Who is Looking to Add?

The Winnipeg Jets need to fix from within and not from a trade. What teams are looking to make a move? Teams will be watching Laurent Brossoit's conditioning stint.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Interest in Kiefer Sherwood Grows, and the Ottawa Senators

The list of teams kicking tires on Canucks Kiefer Sherwood is growing. We need to pump the brakes on the Ottawa Senators taking a big swing.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Flyers, Blues, Leafs, Canucks and More

Scott Wedgewood leaves with back tightness. Brandon Carlo will probably need surgery. Tyson Foerster will be out for two to three months.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Quinn Hughes Situation Could get Interesting Around the Olympics

Friedman wonders if things will get interesting between the Vancouver Canucks and Quinn Hughes during the Olympics.

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)