The massive haul the Wild had to give up for Hughes was a small price to pay. He’s arguably a Top 10 player in the NHL right now, a former Norris Trophy winner, who brings an dynamic element to the blue line that the Wild have frankly never had in their existence.

The Detroit Red Wings looked into getting star defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver Canucks, but this concern kept them from pulling it off.

After a lousy start, the Wild turned around their fortunes, and now they have added a franchise player for a Stanley Cup run.

Does Hughes slot in as a partner to likely Team USA teammate Brock Faber? What does that mean for the rest of the Minnesota lineup?

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San Jose Sharks see Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, execute blockbuster deal involving Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes

In one of the biggest trades in NHL history, Minnesota acquired the Norris Trophy-winning star captain from Vancouver.