NHL Rumors: Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin, Canadiens and Ivan Demidov

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to bring Alexander Nikishin over now, and Ivan Demidov is already on his way to Canada.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Now What for Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin?

How much will Alex Ovechkin want to extend his record? Will he want to play next year? The Hockey Hall of Fame will have to chase down Ovechkin.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Will Be Cautious in Free Agency

The Philadelphia Flyers will have a little bit of money to work with but GM Daniel Briere said they may be window shopping.

Jim Biringer

Western Conference Injuries: Blackhakws, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Wild, and Predators

Gabriel Landeskog could go on a conditioning stint. Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek getting close. Jack Eichel out with an upper-body injury.

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, and Penguins

Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov return. Panthers get three back but Sam Bennett out. Keefe on if Dougie Hamilton could return.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Minnesota Wild

Doesn't look like the Montreal Canadiens will get Ivan Demidov over this year. The Minnesota Wild will be looking to get Danila Yurov over to N.A..

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Flyers

No talks yet to bring Alexander Nikishin to Carolina. The Philadelphia Flyers are willing to move some draft picks.

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Avs, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, and Jets

The Colorado Avalanche could get some injured players back. Drew Doughty missed last night's game. Neal Pionk getting close to returning.

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Leafs, and Capitals

The Hurricanes have some injured players close. Brady Tkachuk hasn't started skating. Aliaksei Protas is out week-to-week.

Mark Easson

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby Continue to Defy the Odds

The NHL has been defined by two players over the past two decades, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, as both continue to make history.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Pending UFAs Brock Boeser and Mitch Marner just focusing on playing hockey, winning, and not about their contract situations.

Mark Easson

2024-25 Critical Dates

Mar. 7th: NHL Trade Deadline (3:00 PM ET)
Apr. 17th: Last day of the regular season
April 19th: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
TBD: 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
June 23rd: Last possible day for the Stanley Cup Final
June 27th-28th: 2025 NHL Draft
July 1st: Start of free agency