Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Wild
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Though they didn’t land Hughes, the Devils still gained something from the saga coming to an end: clarity. New Jersey is injury-riddled and in need of reinforcements as it drops in the standings. Now, Fitzgerald does not have to worry about preserving potential cap space or trade chips for a Hughes package this season.
The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.
The New Jersey Devils have officially lost the bidding war for Quinn Hughes. Elliotte Friedman reported Friday night that Minnesota acquired Quinn Hughes from Vancouver for three roster players—Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, and Liam Ohgren—plus a first-round pick.
Now that Quinn Hughes has been traded to the Wild, the next question is about his contract. What did he say about extending in Minnesota?