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Quinn Hughes made his first appearance at Rogers Arena since being traded from Vancouver, skating for the Minnesota Wild against his former club on Sunday night.
The former Canucks captain, who was dealt to the Wild during the 2025-26 season, encountered a frosty reception from the home crowd. Fans booed Hughes during warmups, then chanted "Quinn Hughes Sucks" when he stepped onto the ice. Later in the contest, supporters directed the word "Quitter" at the defenseman. A video tribute played approximately seven minutes into the game drew a mixed response of both cheers and boos.
Hughes was selected seventh overall in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft by Vancouver. He captured the Norris Trophy in 2023-24 while posting a career-high 92 points in his first season as Canucks captain. The club acquired defenseman Zeev Buium and forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren in the trade. Buium has since signed a long-term extension with Vancouver, while Hughes has no extension with Minnesota beyond his current deal.
Hughes was among four Americans from their 2025-26 starting teams to request and receive trades ahead of the 2026 Olympics, joining Dylan Larkin, Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck was moved to the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Hughes carried 14 points in 12 games entering Sunday, part of 53 points in 48 contests since the trade.
Source: Daily Faceoff - Sun Oct 25, 10:21 PM ET
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