NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and More

David Pastrnak back on the ice yesterday. Jaccob Slavin hopes to return soon, but no date yet. Carter Hart day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect a Quinn Hughes Trade In Season

There is a lot of talk about the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, but a trade involving the Canucks defenseman could come in the summer.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault Tradeable?

The Nashville Predators could look to move Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, but can they make it work?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Blake Coleman and Rasmus Andersson

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is generating trade interest, while the Flames let the Rasmus Andersson trade market develop.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Olympics, Milan Lucic, Dallas Stars, and Salary Retention

Tyler Seguin's timeline will determine how aggressive the Dallas Stars can be. Make a trade sooner than later if you want salary retained.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect Trades Before the Holiday Freeze

The rumors are starting to pick up as many think there could be trades happening before the NHL holiday Freeze. Is that actually the case?

Jim Biringer

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

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)