Wild make statement with Quinn Hughes trade
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The Minnesota Wild dropped a bombshell on the NHL on Friday night when they acquired Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade with the Vancouver Canucks. One of the best defensemen and arguably a top-10 player in hockey,
Guerin was in the middle of preparing meatballs for Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas was indeed coming early for the Wild, with Rutherford accepting Guerin's offer of Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for the 2023-24 Norris Trophy winner.
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Insider Wonders if Bill Guerin’s Next Move Could Be Sidney Crosby
Bill Guerin has never been shy about making bold moves since becoming general manager of the Minnesota Wild in 2019. From the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, to the Kirill Kaprizov mega-extension,
Minnesota's aggressive moves, including the Quinn Hughes trade, signal a shift from patience to immediate contention. The team is now eyeing a bold acquisition: Sidney Crosby. General Manager Bill Guerin's history of daring decisions and his past connection with Crosby make this ambitious pursuit a compelling possibility for the Wild's pursuit of a championship.