NHL Rumors: Insider reveals teams that took run at Quinn Hughes including NJ Devils, Hurricanes

NHL rumors gained clarity after insider Pierre LeBrun detailed the market for Quinn Hughes before his trade. After lots of speculation, Hughes got traded to the Minnesota Wild on Friday, a team less talked about, instead of New Jersey, which had the most spotlight, due to the presence of his brother Jack and Luke.

In his X post, LeBrun reported that Vancouver received firm offers from six teams. He confirmed New Jersey was among the most serious suitors. Detroit and the New York Rangers also made strong pushes. Carolina and Buffalo showed interest to a lesser degree. The volume of offers explains the size of Minnesota’s winning bid.

"Confirmed teams that tried on Quinn Hughes: New Jersey, Detroit, Rangers; and to some degree, Carolina and Buffalo," LeBrun wrote.

Vancouver received Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick in return for Hughes. Minnesota paid a heavy price to land a true top defenseman.

Wild general manager Bill Guerin said players like Hughes rarely become available. He added the cost was high but worth it. Minnesota felt the chance demanded action.

"Bringing a player like Quinn Hughes here, you just don’t get this opportunities all that often," Guerin said on Saturday, via NHL. "Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, all great kids, great players with bright futures. Definitely hard to part with guys that you draft, develop, you spend time with... "But like I said, when a player of Quinn’s caliber comes available, and you have an opportunity to get him, there’s a cost to it and we were willing to do what it takes."

Vancouver canucks' message for Quinn Hughes after he leaves the team

Quinn Hughes leaves Vancouver as one of the franchise’s great defensemen. He won the Norris Trophy in 2023-24 after posting 92 points. He followed that with another elite season and strong playoff play. This year, he led the Canucks with 23 points at the time of the trade.

"Thank you, Quinn, for the leadership, heart, and unforgettable moments. From the first shift to the captain’s “C,” you left an indelible mark on the Vancouver Canucks and our fans. Wishing you nothing but success in Minnesota." Canucks wrote on X.

For Minnesota, Hughes fills a major need. He steps in as their top defenseman and power play driver. The Wild now look like a serious threat in the Central. With Hughes in place, their push to win accelerates right now.

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Edited by Ankit Kumar