Aftershocks From The Quinn Hughes Trade
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The Minnesota Wild shook up the Central Division and Western Conference race by trading for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.
Quinn Hughes knows that the Wild gave up a lot to acquire him, and he took a shot at the other teams who weren't willing to do the same.
The Vancouver Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, a move prompted by Hughes' reported refusal to sign a long-term extension. The Canucks received significant young assets and a first-round pick,
After being traded from Vancouver to Minnesota, Quinn Hughes opens the door on possibility signing an extension with the Wild.
"Vancouver did very well, considering the circumstances," one West team executive said. "Bold move by the Wild. Pressure is on to win now."
Minnesota Wild superstar Quinn Hughes has embraced his new team, as shown through a recent post he made on social media.
In the end, the Minnesota Wild won the sweepstakes for the coveted top-two defenseman and top-10 player in the league. The Wild sent a 2026 first-round pick, young center Marco Rossi, touted rookie defenseman Zeev Buium, and forward Liam Ohgren to Vancouver to make it happen.
The Rangers reportedly put in an offer on the star defenseman, but it's unlikely New York had the trade capital to pose a realistic chance.
While Quinn Hughes' trade to the Minnesota Wild has shocked the hockey world, general manager Bill Guerin had some sharp lines to say to the fans after the official announcement.
Going into Sunday's game, all eyes in the State of Hockey were on new Minnesota Wild acquisition Quinn Hughes. Friday's out-of-nowhere trade for the superstar defenseman sent a jolt of nervous excitement through a fanbase that was curious to see what this new era might hold.
Before Quinn Hughes had even played a game in a Wild uniform, the team’s general manager was already promoting Minnesota as a place the star defenseman might want to stay long-term. “I think Quinn will really like it here.
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