Minnesota Wild Acquire Norris Trophy Winner Quinn Hughes in Blockbuster Trade with Canucks

The Minnesota Wild acquired 2024 Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in a blockbuster NHL trade for young players and a 2026 first-round pick.

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Overview

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The Minnesota Wild have made a significant move, acquiring 26-year-old defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in a major NHL trade.

Quinn Hughes, Canucks captain since 2023, also won the 2024 Norris Trophy, recognizing him as the NHL's top defenseman, before his trade to Minnesota.

For Hughes, the Canucks acquired center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, winger Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round draft pick from the Wild.

This season, Hughes has demonstrated strong performance, recording two goals and 21 assists for a total of 23 points in 23 games before the trade.

Canucks President Jim Rutherford confirmed the team is in a rebuild phase, strategically focusing on acquiring young talent for the franchise's long-term future.

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Center-leaning sources frame this story as a significant "blockbuster" trade with immediate, positive implications for the Minnesota Wild. They emphasize the acquisition of a star defenseman as a "seismic move" that "vastly upgrades" their team, positioning them to challenge top contenders. The narrative highlights the magnitude of the deal and its strategic impact for both franchises.

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