Quinn Hughes, New Jersey Devils
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Quinn Hughes finally addressed the growing Devils trade rumors after a report confirmed that New Jersey and Vancouver had discussions.
The Quinn Hughes era is over in Vancouver. The Vancouver Canucks are trading Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, the franchise announced Friday. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman first reported the news. The Canucks received Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren, Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round pick in return.
Trade talk continues to follow the New Jersey Devils after their failed pursuit of Quinn Hughes. While missing out on the star defenseman drew headlines, it may not signal the end of movement.
In a blockbuster trade, the Vancouver Canucks sent superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild on Dec. 12, according to multiple reports. The Wild sent a massive package in return, including young center Marco Rossi, rookie defensemen Zeev Buium and Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.