The Chicago Blackhawks watched on as Quinn Hughes, one of the NHL's top defensemen, was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. While the move helped the Wild's blue line, it also raised questions about whether the Blackhawks missed an opportunity to acquire Hughes.
Hughes is an elite defenseman, a former Norris Trophy winner, and a former captain of the Canucks. He would have been a strong addition to any team, especially a player of his caliber. However, for a rebuilding team like the Blackhawks, staying out of the trade may have been the smarter move.