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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Before missing 10 of 13 games from early February to mid-March due to injuries, Hughes was the leader among defenders with 59 points through 47 appearances. Since the 2021-22 campaign, he ranks second among all rearguards with 312 points and first with 264 assists across 304 regular-season appearances. Hughes is also second among defensemen in power-play points (132) during that stretch. From a purely offensive standpoint, only Cale Makar ranks ahead of Hughes. The 25-year-old Hughes should be one of the first blueliners off the board in fantasy drafts, but potential managers should be aware that he won’t help much in categories outside of points and shots. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a six-year, $47.1 million contract with the Canucks in October of 2021.
Dealt to Minnesota
Hughes was traded to the Wild from the Canucks on Friday in exchange for Marco Rossi (lower body), Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, Hughes' Minnesota debut will be Sunday versus the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
Hughes' divorce from the Canucks went much quicker than last year's J.T. Miller saga. The Wild will accelerate their competitive timeline by acquiring Hughes, who immediately slots in as their top defenseman, bumping Brock Faber down to the second power-play unit. Hughes has 23 points (12 on the power play) and a minus-10 rating over 26 appearances this season, but his offense should take off with a more competent supporting cast, which includes a true superstar winger in Kirill Kaprizov.
Hughes' divorce from the Canucks went much quicker than last year's J.T. Miller saga. The Wild will accelerate their competitive timeline by acquiring Hughes, who immediately slots in as their top defenseman, bumping Brock Faber down to the second power-play unit. Hughes has 23 points (12 on the power play) and a minus-10 rating over 26 appearances this season, but his offense should take off with a more competent supporting cast, which includes a true superstar winger in Kirill Kaprizov.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 27:26
- Average Power Play TOI: 4:48
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:07
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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At the age of 24 -- he'll turn 25 on Oct. 14 -- Hughes is already well-established as one of the top offensive defensemen of his generation, and he has the potential to be remembered as one of the best puck-moving blueliners of all time once everything is said and done. He set career highs in 2023-24 with 17 goals and 92 points across 82 regular-season contests, making it the third straight campaign in which he exceeded the 65-point mark and the fifth consecutive season with over 40 points. Dating back to 2021-22, Hughes has 32 goals and 236 points across 236 contests, a total which ranks below only Roman Josi (240 points) and Cale Makar (242) among defensemen over the last three years. Hughes doesn't do much in non-offensive categories -- he finished 2023-24 with 38 PIM, 29 hits and 55 blocks -- but he's a good bet to once again compete for the scoring title among defensemen in 2024-25.
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Nets power-play goal in loss
Hughes scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
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Three more helpers Monday
Hughes racked up three assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 8-5 loss to the Panthers.
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Four assists in return to lineup
Hughes had four assists, including two on the power play, in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
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Good to go Sunday
Hughes (upper body) will play against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
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Game-time decision
Hughes (upper body) will be game-time decision against Tampa Bay on Sunday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
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Going to Minnesota?
Hughes is being traded to the Wild on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
The return to Vancouver hasn't been announced yet, but Hughes' status as one of the top blueliners in the league will lead to a large haul. Expect at least two players and potentially multiple picks. Hughes will take over as the Wild's top blueliner and a candidate for the first power-play unit, where he'll be feeding Kirill Kaprizov for goals. This is a bump up in quality of surroundings for Hughes.
The return to Vancouver hasn't been announced yet, but Hughes' status as one of the top blueliners in the league will lead to a large haul. Expect at least two players and potentially multiple picks. Hughes will take over as the Wild's top blueliner and a candidate for the first power-play unit, where he'll be feeding Kirill Kaprizov for goals. This is a bump up in quality of surroundings for Hughes.