Minnesota Wild Trades for Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Quinn Hughes

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Minnesota Wild Trades for Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild have made a significant move by trading for Quinn Hughes, a standout defenseman from the Vancouver Canucks. The acquisition comes as a strategic decision to bolster the Wild’s roster for the current NHL season.

Details of the Trade

The Wild’s President of Hockey Operations, Bill Guerin, confirmed the trade that involved several key players:

Quinn Hughes (26 years old, 10/15/1999)
Marco Rossi (24 years old, 9/23/2001)
Liam Öhgren (21 years old, 1/28/2024)
Zeev Buium (20 years old, 12/7/2025)
First-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Quinn Hughes’ Performance

This season, Hughes has played 26 games with Vancouver, registering 23 points, including 2 goals and 21 assists. He has also contributed 12 points on the power play, showcasing his offensive capabilities. His average time on ice per game stands at an impressive 27:25.

Throughout his NHL career, Hughes has skated in 459 games, amassing 432 points (61 goals and 371 assists). His performance includes:

190 power-play points
999 shots taken
371 blocked shots
24:32 average time on ice per game

Acknowledgments and Achievements

Hughes has participated in 30 Stanley Cup Playoff games, recording 26 points. His accolades include winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the 2023-24 season for being the NHL’s top defenseman, after leading blueliners with 75 assists and 92 points. He set franchise records for the Canucks, further solidifying his reputation as a premier defenseman.

This season, he continued to excel, leading Vancouver to its first playoff appearance in years, and establishing himself as a top contender by leading in assists and points among defensemen.

Outlook for the Minnesota Wild

Marco Rossi has made contributions as well, scoring 114 points in 202 career games. Liam Öhgren and Zeev Buium have also shown potential in their brief NHL tenures. As Minnesota gears up for its next game against the Ottawa Senators on December 13, the addition of Hughes offers a promising opportunity for the Wild to enhance their competitive edge.