The Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild shook up the entire NHL with their blockbuster trade. The deal sent former Canucks captain and 2023-2024 Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes to Minnesota in exchange for top young players Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium, center Marco Rossi and a 2026 first-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has been traded to the Minnesota Wild, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Hughes is under contract through the 2026-27 season and the 2018 first-round draft choice is considered one of the best defensemen in the NHL.