Quinn Hughes Trade Boosts Minnesota Wild's Stanley Cup Odds

Minnesota Wild Stanley Cup odds jumped from +4500 to +2800 at DraftKings following the Quinn Hughes trade. This significant change indicates oddsmakers believe the acquisition of Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes is a franchise-changer.

The Wild now sits ninth in the Cup odds with an implied probability of winning the Stanley Cup at 3.4%. Minnesota sent Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick to Vancouver to secure Hughes.

Hughes, 26, is under contract through the 2026-27 season at $7.85 million and posted 92 points last season. He addresses Minnesota's struggles in transition play and puck possession, where they ranked fifth-worst in 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage at 47.2%.

Hughes posted a plus-81 shot attempts differential this season and brings elite skating speed, ranking in the 98th percentile for speed bursts. Minnesota's power play, previously lacking a quarterback, now features Hughes, who leads defensemen in power-play points.

The Wild's odds have surged, but they still trail strong contenders like Colorado, Vegas, Dallas, and Edmonton in the Western Conference. Vancouver's odds plummeted from +20000 to +30000 following the trade.

Minnesota has not won a playoff series in 10 years, and this trade is viewed as potentially transformative. At +2800, the Wild may offer value for bettors who believe this is their window, especially if they can extend Hughes beyond 2027 and address their center depth in the future.