US EditionCanucks GM Patrik Allvin Breaks Silence After Shocking Quinn Hughes Trade to Wild - "Were Trying Everything to Convince Him to Stay"
The Canucks acquired three former first-round picks and a 2026 first-round selection as they begin a youth-focused rebuild following Hughes' likely free agency next season.
- On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and a 2026 first‑round selection.
- After attempts to retain Hughes failed, Canucks ownership and Patrik Allvin acknowledged they sought the best return, seeing a trade as possible for the captain.
- Vancouver also acquired prospects including Marco Rossi, second‑line centre after a season with 15 goals and 36 assists, Liam Ohgren with 19 goals and 37 points in 41 AHL games, and Zeev Buium, limited by injuries with 13 points in 17 NHL games.
- Vancouver will play its first game since the trade against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday as the Canucks try to snap a skid while integrating new pieces.
- Hughes is set to become an unrestricted free agent after next season, with speculation he may join the New Jersey Devils to play alongside Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes; Patrik Allvin framed the trade as a youth-focused rebuild citing the Abbotsford AHL championship and new prospects.
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