"Yes, Quinn Hughes being traded to the Minnesota Wild will arguably be seen as the biggest storyline from the last month of action. And people will have their reasoning to justify it; not only does adding Quinn Hughes provide Minnesota with additional scoring depth and a reinforcement for both ends of the ice, but it also justifies Minnesota's place in the playoff race outside of their already-stellar goaltending."
"When I looked at the NHL standings after the first month, I was shocked to see San Jose in a playoff spot. Granted, Macklin Celebrini was off to a tremendous start, but even in my wildest early-hockey-season dreams could I have thought the Sharks, who were poised for another long season, would find themselves in a playoff spot, let alone a playoff race, heading into the New Year."
Quinn Hughes joining the Minnesota Wild adds scoring depth and defensive reinforcement, bolstering Minnesota's playoff position beyond strong goaltending. Minnesota opened 3-0-0 after the trade, including a 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals, positioning the Wild as borderline contenders. Multiple teams produced notable runs, win streaks, and standings movement across the NHL. San Jose surprised by occupying a playoff spot early, fueled by Macklin Celebrini and a 9-6-0 stretch from November 18 to December 15. Anaheim cooled modestly to 8-6-1 from an 11-6-1 start. Edmonton pushed into the Western Conference playoff picture, while Calgary draws questions about attention.
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