Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history

The massive haul the Wild had to give up for Hughes was a small price to pay. He’s arguably a Top 10 player in the NHL right now, a former Norris Trophy winner, who brings an dynamic element to the blue line that the Wild have frankly never had in their existence.

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

Rangers, Red Wings, Devils, Hurricanes, Sabres revealed as other teams who wanted Quinn Hughes in Canucks trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The rest of the NHL did know that Quinn Hughes was available.

After a lousy start, the Wild turned around their fortunes, and now they have added a franchise player for a Stanley Cup run.

Does Hughes slot in as a partner to likely Team USA teammate Brock Faber? What does that mean for the rest of the Minnesota lineup?

The Chicago Blackhawks are going to have an even harder time climbing the standings after the Quinn Hughes trade.

San Jose Sharks see Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, execute blockbuster deal involving Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes