Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in debut with Wild

That is just a quick glimpse of the skating, speed, skill and offense that Hughes provides, and Minnesota fans should get used to watching it. The rest of the Western Conference should also be terrified by it. 

The big thing that has always held the Wild back when it comes to being a legitimate contender is that even when they have been good, they have never really had impact, superstar-level players. Forward Kirill Kaprizov has recently become one for them.

Now, Hughes gives them a second superstar, and they are both in the prime of their careers. Anytime you have two superstar players who are among the best at their position, combined with the type of goaltending the Wild have with Filip Gustavsson and rookie Jesper Wallstedt, you are always going to have a chance to contend. 

Hughes is one of the most electrifying defenseman in the NHL and has already won a Norris Trophy in his career. He might win another (and potentially more) before he retires. Even more importantly, he might help the Wild become a serious championship-contending team.