NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Sharks, Red Wings & Oilers

In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (November 12, 2026), the Wild face a difficult decision about Quinn Hughes. He’s been great on the ice, but he still hasn’t signed a new deal. In San Jose, the Sharks are chomping at the bit to land Simon Edvinsson. But he’s not budging in his standoff with the Red Wings. And, fortunately for the Oilers, they keep stealing wins thanks to their goalies. That has people wondering whether another wake-up call is on the way.

Wild Have a Quinn Hughes Problem, and It’s a Good Problem to Have

Minnesota’s playing great. They tied for first place in the West. And Quinn Hughes has been lights out on the blue line. However, his contract situation is still hanging like a dark cloud over everything. GM Bill Guerin must decide whether to ride it out with him no matter what, or avoid losing him for nothing if he goes to free agency after the season.

For the Wild, the clock is ticking. If they keep winning, going for it might be the bolder move, even if Hughes walks. That said, if they don’t win it all and he leaves, many will see it as the wrong choice. What to do?

Nearly Impossible Hughes Decision: Do The Wild Have the Stomach?

Sharks Are Dying to Get Edvinsson, But He’s Not Budging

Pierre LeBrun says San Jose badly wants Simon Edvinsson. However, the Red Wings defenseman isn’t budging about his decision to sit out. The deadline to sign is December 1, or he can’t play in the NHL this season.

Detroit’s hoping he caves, and the pressure’s building. The Sharks have the pieces to make a deal, but so far nothing. That makes the next two weeks interesting.

Sharks Really Pushing Red Wings for Simon Edvinsson Trade

Oilers Keep Stealing Wins, But Is a Wake-Up Call Coming?

Edmonton took two more points against the Philadelphia Flyers. However, they were badly outplayed again. The same story played out against the New York Rangers. They’re sitting atop the standings at 14-3-3, mostly because Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi keep bailing them out in net.

The scary part is that this exact thing happened before, and Toronto smacked them 7-2 right after. They face a desperate Maple Leafs team again Saturday. If the Oilers want to win, they’ll likely need to bring a better effort, or it could get ugly.

Oilers Get Another Win, But a Concerning Trend Emerging

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