NHL insider Elliotte Friedman hints at a surprise Eastern Conference contender in the Quinn Hughes trade race.

The Vancouver Canucks took the bold decision of trading captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. As expected, they received a big haul, which included forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.

The Islanders could trade forward Maxim Tsyplakov as he continues to be a healthy scratch despite injuries to forwards.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently joined the FAN Hockey Show, offering insights into the St. Louis Blues' potential trading strategies and the unique challenges surrounding goaltender Jordan Binnington.

The New York Rangers are going to be without Adam Fox for a bit, and with the team's power play still sputtering, Elliotte Friedman just shared on 32 Thoughts that the team is looking for a power play quarterback. One of the names Friedman has heard is a former Blueshirt, and while nothing is close to being done, it's still a situation to monitor.

The Buffalo Sabres' goaltending situation has become a significant issue, leading to trade speculation surrounding Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. A three-goalie rotation has resulted in inconsistent play and long gaps between starts,

On Thursday night, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman wrote in his 32 Thoughts story that a name to watch is Maccelli, who's fighting for ice time with the Maple Leafs.