The Detroit Red Wings looked into getting star defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver Canucks, but this concern kept them from pulling it off.

Rangers, Red Wings, Devils, Hurricanes, Sabres revealed as other teams who wanted Quinn Hughes in Canucks trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The rest of the NHL did know that Quinn Hughes was available.

In one of the biggest trades in NHL history, Minnesota acquired the Norris Trophy-winning star captain from Vancouver.

San Jose Sharks see Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, execute blockbuster deal involving Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes