Quinn Hughes
Wild acquire Quinn Hughes from Canucks in major trade
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The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, potentially elevating their Stanley Cup contention. The 26-year-old Norris Trophy winner brings elite metrics in scoring, possession and skating to pair with forwards like Kirill Kaprizov. Hughes is set to debut against the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
The Minnesota Wild host the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, spotlighting defenseman Quinn Hughes' eight-game point streak since his December trade from Vancouver. The 26-year-old aims to extend it to nine games, tying a franchise record. Both teams boast players selected for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
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Following Quinn Hughes' trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild on December 12—as covered in the first article of this series—Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and new Wild blueliner Quinn Hughes top NHL EDGE metrics in skating and shooting ahead of Sunday's Central Division matchup at Xcel Energy Center. Makar leads in points and long-range shots; Hughes excels on the power play.
The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers on veteran players as they navigate a disappointing 9-12-2 start to the season. Management aims to get younger without a full rebuild, but potential moves could jeopardize efforts to retain captain Quinn Hughes. Hughes, entering the final year of his contract next season, has expressed interest in possibly joining his brothers with the New Jersey Devils.