The NHL world was stunned this week when the Vancouver Canucks traded star defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver moved their captain in a blockbuster exchange that sent center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren, rookie defender Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick to the Canucks.

A day after the trade was announced, Hughes broke his silence with an emotional Instagram post. The 26-year-old shared an emotional Instagram post, and thanked the organization and fans for their love and support.

“I am very proud to have played for the Vancouver Canucks for seven years . I loved the passion in the city and it brought me some of the most exciting times of my life living out my dream. What makes playing in Vancouver so special is the people, the city, and what the team

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