Minnesota Wild, Bill Guerin and Norris Trophy
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In one of the biggest trades in NHL history, Minnesota acquired the Norris Trophy-winning star captain from Vancouver.
The NHL had a wild Friday night with three significant trades that reshaped multiple franchises. One involved a Norris Trophy winner who Vancouver couldn't keep. Another saw two goalies swap teams in a change-of-scenery deal.
Quinn Hughes was traded to Minnesota on Friday for a first-round pick and three rosters players who are all former first-rounders.
With that in mind, we asked NHL.com staffers to look into their crystal balls and do some prognosticating on the League’s major awards. Today, it’s the Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the League’s best defenseman.
Happy 36th birthday to four-time NHL All-Star, two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2015-16 James Norris Trophy winner, Drew Doughty!
Already the subject of several trade rumors, add the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes to the Quinn Hughes Sweepstakes