Red Wings’ Mock Trade for Quinn Hughes

For those unaware, there have been some strange coincidences with my personal life and the Detroit Red Wings. 

First, our son Emmet was born and the Red Wings selected Emmitt Finnie in the very next draft. The seventh-round pick then went on a two-year heater. After that, Detroit chose Carter Bear in the 2025 NHL Draft at the very moment I was watching The Bear. 

Why does this matter? Well, we just had our second child and named her Quinn. And it just so happens that the Red Wings have been linked to Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes. 

So, can lightning strike thrice? Based on Detroit’s roster and prospect pool, there’s certainly ammunition to send Vancouver a respectable offer. 

Potential Red Wings Trade for Quinn Hughes

Before getting to the players involved, it’s worthwhile to outline a few caveats. First, as always, the Red Wings are not just negotiating with the Canucks – they’re also negotiating against other teams. It’s not two teams in a vacuum working to make a deal. 

Additionally, Hughes is signed through 2026-27, which means he cannot sign an extension until July 1, 2026. No sign-and-trade here. And on that note, there’s no guarantee Hughes signs an extension when he’s able to – whether that’s with Vancouver, Detroit, or any other team if dealt there.