Canucks fans are still coming to terms with last week's blockbuster trade that saw captain Quinn Hughes dealt to the Minnesota Wild.

It’s blockbuster deal that establishes the Wild as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. The thought of adding Hughes to an already talented core should have everybody salivating at the potential damage this group can do once the playoffs roll around. So why was it met with so much backlash on social media?

Quinn Hughes, a Norris Trophy winner, has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild. This move comes as his family, including NHL b

No Quinn Hughes? That’s good for the New Jersey Devils, who want to beat the Vancouver Canucks to keep things moving in the right direction.

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.

The Hughes trade speculation has reached the point where betting sites are starting to notice. PlayNow Sports, which is the official sports betting partner of the Canucks, has already released odds on who Hughes will play for in the future. 13 teams are listed, while betters can also select the field if they would like.

Trade speculation around Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes intensified during the past few days and again after TSN analyst Mike Johnson predicted a 95% chance the defenseman would not finish the season in Vancouver.