Devils rumors swirl as New Jersey misses out on Quinn Hughes, but reports clarify where GM Tom Fitzgerald stands moving forward.

And while it’s still early, Hughes sounded like a superstar who appreciated so much how he was valued — and how much Guerin gave up — that he’d strongly consider re-signing with the Wild when he becomes a unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Captain Jared Spurgeon (power play), Kirill Kaprizov (team-leading 19th and 20th), Ryan Hartman (second in as many games) and Matt Boldy (18th) supplied the other goals, but it was Faber who appeared to benefit most from Hughes’ arrival.

Hughes and Faber ignite the Wild's blue line, showcasing immediate chemistry and shutting down rushes. Their debut hints at a future elite NHL pairing.

The Rangers reportedly put in an offer on the star defenseman, but it's unlikely New York had the trade capital to pose a realistic chance.

Also, defenseman Brock Faber -- who's losing his top power-play gig to Hughes -- remains worthy enough as a fantasy performer otherwise with the Wild. Let's turn our attention to Vancouver then, where two new members of the Canucks merit greater attention.

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The Detroit Red Wings looked into getting star defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver Canucks, but this concern kept them from pulling it off.