Quinn Hughes, The Canucks
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Vancouver was also lacking depth up front. Tanner Pearson was its third-best winger. The likes of Tyler Motte, Juho Lammikko and Matthew Highmore were top-nine forwards during an unsustainable run of form that we now remember as The Bruce Boudreau bump.
It was clear that Quinn Hughes wouldn't stay with the Canucks after this year's disastrous start, but apparently Rutherford knew long ago.
The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind for Vancouver Canucks fans. On Friday, the Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, which sent shockwaves throughout the entire NHL. The return has also sparked plenty of debate as Vancouver acquired a 2026 first-round pick,
Quinn Hughes addressed his relationship with Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford in a recent interview. Hughes is in the second-to-last year of a six-year contract worth $47.
The Vancouver Canucks may not be done dealing after trading away superstar Quinn Hughes late last week, and Lukas Reichel may be next.
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Öhgren, defenceman Zeev Buium and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenceman Quinn Hughes.