NHL Rumors: Canucks, Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Sharks, Lightning, and Some Pending RFAs

The San Jose Sharks aren't interested in doing a long-term deal with Mario Ferraro. Nikita Kucherov is extension eligible this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Working on Extensions for Sergei Bobrovsky and A.J. Greer

The Florida Panthers didn't make any moves at the trade deadline as they continue to work on extensions for Sergei Bobrovsky and AJ Greer.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: The Cost Certainty of Players With Term, and the Montreal Canadiens Need to Gamble

Players with term could have increased value on the trade market this offseason. It may be time for the Montreal Canadiens to take some gambles this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens were close to acquiring a right-handed defenseman. One team in the West was interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Offseason NHL Trade Market Could be Interesting

With the 2026 NHL free agent class lacking big names up top, teams could turn to the trade market to tweak and improve their rosters.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Auston Matthews

Patrik Laine's next contract can be structured with bonuses because of the injured time he had this season. It'll be a wait-and-see with Auston Matthews this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators looked at every available right-handed defenseman, and there was an unknown player who got away from the Montreal Canadiens.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Were the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Talking Matthew Knies?

Matthew Knies' name popped up in the rumor mill in the days leading up to the trade deadline. Nick Kypreos throws out the Montreal Canadiens.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: One Trade Didn’t Make it in, in Time

Teams are under tight guidelines when submitting trades during deadline day. Some, like the Scott Laughton trade, just sneak in, while sometimes they don't make it in time.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Zach Whitecloud, Erik Haula, and Nick Schmaltz

Half the league inquired about Zach Whitecloud. Could the Predators re-sign Erik Haula? The Utah Mammoth and Nick Schmaltz working on an extension.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: With Free Agency Dying, Offseason Trade Talk Could Pick Up

The free agent class has taken a big hit lately, and that could lead to increased trade talk this offseason, as teams will be looking to improve.

Mark Easson

2025-26 Critical Dates

Feb. 1: NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (Lightning vs. Bruins)
Feb. 4-22: Trade Freeze
Feb. 6-16: Teams can’t practice
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)