Is Quinn Hughes playing today? When new Wild star from Canucks trade will debut

Billy Heyen

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The Minnesota Wild stunned the NHL world with a blockbuster trade for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes on Friday night.

Hughes had the potential to come right into the spotlight on Saturday. The Wild are taking on the Ottawa Senators in an afternoon clash.

It's actually a busy stretch. The Wild then play again on Sunday against the Boston Bruins.

So when will Hughes play? Here's what we know.

Is Quinn Hughes playing today?

No, Quinn Hughes isn't playing in the Saturday, Dec. 13 afternoon game for the Wild against the Senators.

The Athletic's Michael Russo has reported that Hughes will make his Wild debut on Sunday against the Bruins.

Hughes has 23 points in 26 games so far this season.

He was acquired for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick.

Hughes is under contract through the end of the 2026-27 season.

And on Sunday, he'll get to start proving why the Wild wanted him so badly.

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