In his X post, LeBrun reported that Vancouver received firm offers from six teams. He confirmed New Jersey was among the most serious suitors. Detroit and the New York Rangers also made strong pushes. Carolina and Buffalo showed interest to a lesser degree. The volume of offers explains the size of Minnesota’s winning bid.

Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers could pull off the unexpected as a report hints the organization in Manhattan is eyeing Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, frustrated star in the NHL.

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It was clear that Quinn Hughes wouldn't stay with the Canucks after this year's disastrous start, but apparently Rutherford knew long ago.