There were a number of teams that were vying for the chance to trade for a generational talent such as Quinn Hughes from Vancouver. Minnesota was the winner, bu

A day after the Minnesota Wild won the Quinn Hughes sweepstakes, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun can confirm a number of other teams attempted to acquire the superstar defenceman from the Vancouver Canucks.

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.

Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers could pull off the unexpected as a report hints the organization in Manhattan is eyeing Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, frustrated star in the NHL.

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