The Vancouver Canucks reached a turning point this December, with losses mounting and solutions proving elusive. Pressure intensified in the locker room as the 2025–26 season slipped away, setting the stage for one of the most significant moves in franchise history. Amid the turbulence, Quinn Hughes remained a central figure, logging heavy minutes and pushing offense from the blue line, even as the team struggled to find stability.

Vancouver’s frustrations culminated in a blockbuster trade, sending Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. In return, the Canucks acquired young forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick.

The move marked the end of Hughes’ long tenure in Vancouver and signaled a clear reset in organizational direction. Hughes’ contract, ca

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