Canucks shut down Flyers’ Quinn Hughes push before Wild deal

Minnesota paid three players and a 2026 first-round pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: Kevin Kurz reported Philadelphia’s interest never advanced to a serious offer. Vancouver ultimately sent Hughes to Minnesota on Dec. 12, 2025.

Why it matters: Hughes is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract. His unresolved extension gives Minnesota a major roster decision before he can reach free agency.

By the numbers: Hughes recorded 53 points in 48 regular-season games for Minnesota, then added 15 points in 11 playoff games. He averaged 30:57 of ice time during the postseason.

What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota completes an extension before the 2026-27 season begins.

Sources

Yahoo NHL 2026-09-04T20:41:01.109527+00:00

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