A blockbuster move, an immediate impact and a unique strength Quinn Hughes believes will speed up his transition to the Minnesota Wild.

The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind for Vancouver Canucks fans. On Friday, the Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, which sent shockwaves throughout the entire NHL. The return has also sparked plenty of debate as Vancouver acquired a 2026 first-round pick,

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

The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.

The Hughes trade speculation has reached the point where betting sites are starting to notice. PlayNow Sports, which is the official sports betting partner of the Canucks, has already released odds on who Hughes will play for in the future. 13 teams are listed, while betters can also select the field if they would like.

Trade speculation around Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes intensified during the past few days and again after TSN analyst Mike Johnson predicted a 95% chance the defenseman would not finish the season in Vancouver.