The three players Vancouver netted for Hughes made positive first impressions in their Canucks debuts on Sunday.

The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind for Vancouver Canucks fans. On Friday, the Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, which sent shockwaves throughout the entire NHL. The return has also sparked plenty of debate as Vancouver acquired a 2026 first-round pick,

The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.

In one of the biggest trades in NHL history, Minnesota acquired the Norris Trophy-winning star captain from Vancouver.

As the New Jersey Devils explore their options to acquire the eldest brother, Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly asking for more out of the Devils.

Zeev Buium scored in his first game since being traded to Vancouver, Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced and the Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1