Overview
- Minnesota acquired Hughes from Vancouver for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick, with analysts singling out Buium as the key piece for the Canucks.
- Hughes scored in a 6-2 win over the Bruins in his first game with the Wild, drawing an enthusiastic reception from fans and teammates.
- He said he is extremely open-minded about a long-term stay in Minnesota, though he is not eligible to sign a new contract until July 1, 2027.
- Commentary highlights the steep price and a short window for the Wild, who hold team control only through summer 2027 to prove contender status.
- Other suitors pursued Hughes, and reporting indicates Detroit’s talks faltered over the Red Wings’ reluctance to include defenseman Simon Edvinsson.