Quinn Hughes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wild’s Quinn Hughes embraces new chapter with 1-word post after stunning trade

The Minnesota Wild are on top of the hockey world right now. They aren’t first in the standings, but they are certainly on cloud nine regardless. The Wild swung a trade for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes out of nowhere on Friday night.

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Did Canucks Win the Hughes Trade?: Why the Buium Return is The Key

The Minnesota Wild shocked the hockey world by being the team to acquire Quinn Hughes in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. In exchange for Hughes, the Canucks were able to land the equivalent of four first-round assets: Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / December 15

After goal in Wild debut, Quinn Hughes targets encore vs. Capitals

Quinn Hughes' first game with the Minnesota Wild went about as perfectly as possible. Now, Hughes will try to put on an equally impressive encore performance.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Devils rumors: Dougie Hamilton among players on trade block after Quinn Hughes whiff

The New Jersey Devils struck out on the Quinn Hughes trade sweepstakes, with the Minnesota Wild ending up as the winner. The Wild sent former first-rounders Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Hughes.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Buium will make-or-break return on Hughes trade for Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks made headlines on the weekend by finally moving on from captain Quinn Hughes, shipping him to the Minnesota Wild in return for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick in 2026.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 15

ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 11: Are the Wild contenders with Quinn Hughes?

Who had Quinn Hughes being traded to the State of Hockey on their bingo card in 2025-26? After six NHL teams made legitimate offers for the former Vancouver Canucks superstar, it was Bill Guerin who swooped in with an incredulous offer.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 15

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Quinn Hughes’ last dance

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Wild need to go all-in for a forward

The Minnesota Wild shook up the league with their blockbuster acquisition of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. In doing so, general manager Bill Guerin added one of the top talents the NHL has to offer to a group that has put together quite strong results as of late.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

How Wild’s Quinn Hughes can help unlock Brock Faber’s full potential

The Minnesota Wild took a big swing over the weekend by acquiring Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, with the defenseman making his debut with the Wild on Sunday.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / December 15

Why Rangers ‘desperate to shake up their team,’ add another star

In the wake of their failed bid to acquire Quinn Hughes last week, the New York Rangers likely aren’t done hunting for a big-time star player. NHL Insider

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Can Canucks’ Zeev Buium Replace Quinn Hughes?

Some debuts whisper, and some debuts clear their throat and speak plainly. Zeev Buium’s first night as a Vancouver Canucks blueliner was the second kind.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / December 15

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Open-Minded To Staying in Minnesota

The Quinn Hughes fallout continues as we head toward the NHL trade freeze ahead of the holiday season. On Sunday, the Minnesota Wild showed off their newest toy as Quinn Hughes took to the lineup against the Boston Bruins.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

The Wild are going to be tough to score on with Hughes addition

The Minnesota Wild shocked the hockey world late Friday night, acquiring elite defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in a blockbuster trade that saw the Wild give up Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 15

How the Quinn Hughes blockbuster affects the Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson

The hockey world was shaken mere weeks before Christmas upon learning that Quinn Hughes had been dealt to the Minnesota Wild. First, because no one had even mentioned Minnesota as a potential Hughes destination.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 15

Detroit’s Failed Hunt for Star Players, Time and Time Again

For Red Wings fans, Quinn Hughes heading to Minnesota is a story all too familiar at this point. In the Yzerman tenure, Detroit has made a single trade that acquired a good player, being Alex DeBrincat, who admittedly worked out amazingly.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Hughes Talks Extension with Wild: How Did the Ex-Canuck Look in His Debut?

There’s always a space that follows a blockbuster trade where everyone’s waiting to see how an elite player will do with his new team. The shock of the move comes first; then the pushback follows.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 15

How the Canucks’ return in the Quinn Hughes trade compares to past NHL blockbusters

Call it the end of an era. Call it the inevitable having come to pass. Quinn Hughes is a Vancouver Canuck no longer. And now, we’re left to wonder what that means.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / December 15

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Went All In with Quinn Hughes Can They Keep Him?

The hockey world is still buzzing about the Quinn Hughes trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild. For those that missed it, the Canucks sent Hughes to the Wild for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 14

Quinn Hughes talks thought process in lead-up and aftermath of trade from Canucks to Wild

On Sunday, Quinn Hughes made his Minnesota Wild debut after the Vancouver Canucks sent their package to the State of Hockey in a Friday night blockbuster deal. The Wild won by a final score of 6-2, defeating the Boston Bruins.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Wild Eager To Integrate Quinn Hughes

As the dust begins to settle from Friday’s blockbuster trade which sent Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes to Minnesota in exchange for a haul including Zeev Buium and Marco Rossi, the next step is the Wild’s need to integrate their new superstar.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14