Quinn Hughes
Definition
Quinn Hughes is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL), following a trade from the Vancouver Canucks on December 12, 2025.
Former captain of the Vancouver Canucks (2023–2025), he won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2024 as the NHL's top defenseman and holds numerous franchise records for points and assists by a defenseman.
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Quinn Hughes just got shipped to the Minnesota Wild, turning Canucks fans' heartbreak into Wild optimism overnight.
Watching Quinn Hughes weave through defenders is like seeing a slalom skier dodge imaginary gates on ice.
Quinn Hughes' assists rack up faster than parking tickets in a no-parking zone during rush hour.
After hoisting the Norris Trophy, Quinn Hughes proved he's the puck-moving maestro Vancouver wishes they'd kept longer.