What on earth is wrong with Harley this year?

Coming back off of a long absence plus getting the big bag and trying too much. He will be fine and hopefully he makes the Canadian Olympic team. That did wonders for his confidence playing in the 4 Nations.

He does seem like he's lost confidence most of all which is bizarre. I wonder if Miro back being the guy this has affected him, even just a little bit.

The Wild just more juice right now than us. But that doesn't matter now lol.

Miro with a bomb shorthanded.

Oh, and f*** the Mild.

Because that had such a big effect on the scoring chance

we're playing the refs tonight too

Worst game they've played in a month.

Boy been some non calls in this period

very sloppy tonight

Good little reset game. Have played horrible.

Plenty of time for some weirdness in this game

No bueno

Effing hell Roope

Ugh, please let Roope be OK.

Man I hope Roope didn't break something

Hopefully just a nasty bruise for Roope

Good lord. Worst game in a month, then to top it off that happens.

Glad I didn't stay up past the 1st. We were due for one of these so let's start another streak.

This was the first live game I have watched on TV since the season started. Guess I won't do that again.

that was a mess. ooof

Harley and Duchene are most definitely not fully fit, either from a mental perspective or physical. They both look like they are thinking more than playing. Harley was -3 last night and really led to a few goals against.

Also, I think it's time to quit the Steel on the top line playing with Wyatt and Mikko bit. He's just not a skilled enough player around the net. Depending on how long Roope is out, I'd load the top line with Robo, Wyatt and Mikko, and have line two being Duchene, Benn and Bourque. If Roope isn't out long-term, I would give Bourque a serious look on his off-side playing LW on the top line. Gully loves wingers on their off-side and Bourque could fit that role playing LW being right handed. I just think he's more skilled than Steel and could really benefit from playing with better offensive players. It's also time to find out what Bourque is going to be long-term.

First big trade:

Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 2nd rounder headed to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin.

If this helps us avoid playoff Skinner that's probably good right?

Holy crap:

Trade details:

To #mnwild:
D Quinn Hughes

To #Canucks:
2026 1st Round Pick
C Marco Rossi
D Zeev Buium
F Liam Ohgren

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 13, 2025

That's all they got? Geez

Crap…..that's an elite deal. The central just got insane.

I hate to be dramatic but this just raised the level a whole heck of a lot.

I'll say this though; his contract is expiring soon and they are going to have to pay him probably 14+ million. They are going to be in huge with Kaprizov and Hughes.

If Hughes doesn't try to force his way to NJ with his brothers or they join up on a different team. Vancouver realizes they are rebuilding and have no shot at re-signing him. Got essentially 4 first rounders for him. Not a bad haul

No not a bad haul at all. You do bring up a really good point about him wanting to resign or legitimately try to make his way to NJ. Minnesota may have to overpay like they did for Kaprizov to get him to stay. Interesting stuff for sure.

It's my understanding that Hughes has given no assurances of an extension in Minnesota. This deal looks good for both sides right now, but looks bad for Minnesota if he leaves and they get nothing to show for it. Bill Guerin rolling the dice.

Klingberg scores the OT winner after a 4 goal 3rd period comeback over the Penguins