NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Won’t a Panic Move for a Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are still searching for a goaltending upgrade but will continue to stick to their plan of finding a better option first.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Will Let The Market Come to Them

The Vancouver Canucks are open for business as there is interest in their players, but they will be patient in terms of the trade market.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Kiefer Sherwood, and Alex Formenton

Kiefer Sherwood is getting interest from teams, and the number will grow. Alex Formenton's signing deadline is today to be eligible to play in the NHL this season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Problems, and Would Jordan Binnington Fix Them?

The Edmonton Oilers have struggled. Is goaltending the main problem, and would St. Louis Blues Jordan Binnington fix it?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: No Coaching Change Coming with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to make hockey trades, and even with their struggles, don't expect a coaching change.

Jim Biringer

NHL News and Injuries: Hart, Waivers, Ducks, Hurricanes, Stars, and Rangers

Adam Fox placed on the LTIR. Carter Hart is expected to make his Golden Knights debut on Tuesday. Two put on waivers.

Mark Easson

Odd Injuries and Avalanche Illness Heading into December

The NHL is seeing a strange mix of off-ice mishaps and untimely illness as the calendar turns to December. Several contenders are managing injuries that have nothing to do with actual game play, while the Colorado Avalanche are dealing with…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Looking to Move Laurent Brossoit

The goaltending market is getting another name as the Chicago Blackhawks have made Laurent Brossoit available for trade.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Are Rasmus Andersson’s Days With the Calgary Flames Numbered?

Will the losing finally get to Rasmus Andersson? Given his age and contract ask, is there even a fit for him with the Calgary Flames?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What’s it Going to Cost the Dallas Stars to Extend Jason Robertson?

Term will play a big part in what number the Dallas Stars will have to go to get Jason Robertson signed to an extension.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Toronto Maple Leafs

Even with the NHL standings so close teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vancouver Canucks continue to be in the rumors.

Jim Biringer

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)