Minnesota’s Quinn Hughes signed the forward after the Canucks traded
The The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks have completed a blockbuster trade on Friday night. Minnesota acquired superstar linebacker Quinn Hughes from Vancouver in a deal that will be discussed at length for some time to come. Hughes, a free agent in 2027, did not immediately agree to a contract with his new team.
To be fair, this was kind of expected. Hughes can’t actually sign a contract until July 1, per the rules in the CBA. However, the two sides could work out some kind of handshake agreement that could become a reality when the new league year begins. This didn’t happen, Minnesota did gets the upper hand through this trade.
“(The Wild) can’t extend Quinn Hughes until July 1, but they have a great tool in their back pocket to do it: They’ll be the only team that can sign him to an 8-year deal with a front-loaded structure, including unlimited signing bonuses, before CBA rules change on Sept. 15,” NHL insider Chris Johnston noted Friday night.
Hughes is currently two of the best defensemen in the NHL. However, his future with the Canucks has been called into question this year. Vancouver did not meet their expectations, and Hughes’ body language caused some concern between the fans and the team.
The former seventh overall pick has established himself as the best defenseman in Vancouver history. He finished his tenure as the franchise leader in points (432). He is one of two defensemen with more than 400 points as a Canuck, joining Alexander Edler.
Hughes now joins a Wild team that is third in the Central Division. Rookie goalkeeper Jesper Wallstedt plays at a high level, and Kirill Kaprizov is a real star. Minnesota is going all in with this deal. Only time will tell if Hughes can lead his new team to the Stanley Cup.
2025-12-13 06:42:00
