Quinn Hughes Shows He Can Eat Minutes on Defense when Needed

Quinn Hughes shows he can eat minutes on defense when needed

Some people learn by studying, some by doing. One week after the blockbuster trade that brought him to the Minnesota Wild, defenseman Quinn Hughes is doing plenty of both as he gets up to speed with his new home and his new team. In addition to his skills with the puck and an unmatched ability to break out of the defensive zone, Hughes added a new tool to the trade on Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio. With the Wild missing four regulars on defen…

Minnesota is doing the same thing with Quinn Hughes that Vancouver Canucks did

Vancouver Canucks fans know all about giving Quinn Hughes all the minutes. The Minnesota Wild have received the memo.

How Do the Wild Maximize Quinn Hughes?

Adding Quinn Hughes, arguably the best defender on the planet, does a lot for a team’s gameplan. So, how should the Minnesota Wild deploy their shiny new blueliner? Well, there are a few ways to look at this. Who should the Wild pair Hughes with? Hughes finished ninth in the league in ice...

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils - Dougie Hamilton, Ondrej Palat, Quinn Hughes, and Ryan O'Reilly - NHL Rumors

Dougie Hamilton’s name was out there, but Ondrej Palat’s may not have been NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman, on the New Jersey Devils having a couple of deals blocked. Friedman’s heard Dougie Hamilton‘s name, but not Ondrej Palat. Don’t believe that the Devils’ package was good enough, and their shortage of healthy bodies at the moment. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Mike Rupp: “What do we make of this situation? Some of the rumors out here on Dou…