The Minnesota Wild defenseman **[Quinn Hughes](https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480639)** expressed his feelings about his debut game with the team after being traded from the Vancouver Canucks. In the match against the Boston Bruins, which ended 6-2, Hughes scored a goal. Before the game, Wild fans warmly welcomed Hughes and gave him an enthusiastic ovation.

“Honestly, it was something special. I didn’t expect such a reception, but it was really amazing. I understand this is a hockey market, and it was thrilling. The team has an incredible core, and I’ve already noticed the high quality of hockey and the passion that exists here. I think it might take us four, five, or six games, but once we find our rhythm, we’ll be tough to beat.

I have a lot of respect for Bill Guerin for making this trade and for how he valued me. Other teams could have offered similar deals, but in the end, they either didn’t want to or were unwilling to part with two or three assets from their roster. Bill did it, so I’ll remember that, and it means a lot to me,” Hughes said, as quoted by the team’s press service.