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The Central Division Just Became Hockey’s Ultimate Arms Race
- The Minnesota Wild traded for Quinn Hughes, a move that reshapes their defense and the Central Division’s balance.
- Hughes, 26, is regarded as one of the league’s top defensemen and will join a cluster of elite players in the Central Division.
- Minnesota paid a high price, sending Rossi, Buium, Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick to acquire Hughes.
- The deal places Hughes among the NHL’s premier defensemen and heights expectations for Minnesota’s season.
- The trade adds to a Central Division already featuring elite defensemen and strong teams in Colorado and Dallas.
- The move signals Minnesota ’s belief their championship window is open this season.
- Hughes’ arrival is expected to increase Minnesota’s impact on both ends of the ice this season.
- The trade’s ripple effects extend beyond Minnesota as Central Division teams recalibrate against new competition.
- The deal was described as a blockbuster by THN, underscoring its significance for both teams.
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