One of the most shocking trades in NHL history just went down.
On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks traded Quinn Hughes — their captain, Norris Trophy winner, and arguably the greatest defenseman in franchise history — to the Minnesota Wild.
Hughes leaves Vancouver as the all-time points leader among Canucks defensemen, a player who wanted to win — but was never given the team around him to do so. Minnesota lands a true franchise-changing talent, and now the clock starts on a potential long-term extension.
Chaos, shock, and massive implications across the NHL.
Drop your thoughts in the comments — did Vancouver get the best possible return? Can Minnesota lock Quinn Hughes up long-term?
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20 Comments
Not one of the biggest. Learn your history.
its a good trade
Canucks got fleeced. One of the biggest trades in NHL history is an actual retarded thing to say
Now Guerin has to convince Hughes to sign a long term extension in Vancouver ? What ?? Lol.
The Swedish country club is reloaded. The team could get back on track of its traditional goals of finishing 17th with an emphasis on winning in the last 20 games of the season to sell season tickets for the broke ass slumlord owner. All is well at the Swedish country club. Enjoy.
I like it. Can't wait to see the new boys play. Go Canucks!
I blame the Edmonton Oilers.
Hah the best Canuck of all time is Bure. Not. Even. Close
It sucks being a Canucks fan. Still. Again. Forever. And ever. Amen.
As a Canucks fan you should care where Minny finishes this year in the standings, we have the Minny 1st round pick this year
Ours will be in the McKenna sweepstakes but let’s hope that Minny pick is closer to 20 then 28+
This is not a huge trade relative to the NHL history: you need to calm your jets
This isn’t as bad as I expected to get .
We are tanking for Mckenna
Im a wild fans, I know puck. Im telling you, I think this is an unbelievable return for a player that absolutely wasn't re-signing
Canucks should move to Fresno I hear they need a team.
Like trading a 5 star Michelin meal for a bucket backyard chicken.
Good trade for both teams
It's Vancouver ownership that is killing this team!
Don't get your panties in a knot
You are forgetting the Sedin twins.