Overview
- The Canucks sent Hughes to Minnesota for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Öhgren and a 2026 first-round pick.
- The Wild opened 4-0-0 with Hughes, who logged three points, before Colorado halted the streak.
- Hughes said he is “extremely open-minded” about re-signing in Minnesota and praised the team, fans, proximity to Michigan and GM Bill Guerin for “sacking up” to make the trade.
- Contract timing and cap realities reduce the odds of a Hughes brothers reunion in New Jersey, and the Wild can offer a longer, front-loaded extension when talks are allowed.
- Jack Hughes called the move fast and admitted some disappointment, as Devils reporting criticized GM Tom Fitzgerald’s cap work and noted at least one trade was vetoed.