| Apr 16, 2026 |
Last Day of Season |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Franchise Tag Window Closes |
| Apr 18, 2026 |
League Rollover |
| Apr 18, 2026 |
UFA Rights Expire |
| Apr 18, 2026 |
Buyout Window Opens |
| Apr 18, 2026 |
Trading Resumes |
| Jul 23, 2026 |
Entry Level Draft - 9 PM |
| Sep 10, 2026 |
Offer Sheet Window Opens - 9 AM |
| Sep 12, 2026 |
Offer Sheet Window Closes - 9 PM |
| Sep 15, 2026 |
RFA Contracts Due - 9 PM |
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Free Agent Frenzy - 9 PM |
| Sep 19, 2026 |
Free Agency Opens - 9 PM |
| Sep 19, 2026 |
Waiver Wire Opens |
| Oct 4, 2026 |
Buyout Window Closes - 9 PM |
| Oct 6, 2026 |
Cap Compliant Active Roster |
| Oct 7, 2026 |
NHL Start of Season |
| Nov 1, 2026 |
Waiver Wire Priority Switch |
| Nov 1, 2026 |
1st Termination Window |
| Mar 1, 2027 |
2nd Termination Window |
| Mar 10, 2027 |
Trade Deadline - 10 PM |
| Mar 10, 2027 |
23 Player Roster Limit Removed |
| Mar 11, 2027 |
Franchise Tag Window Opens |