The Vancouver Canucks acquired Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Öhgren and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange for Quinn Hughes on Friday night, and General Manager Patrik Allvin met with the media to discuss the trade.

After the trade was complete, GM Patrik Allvin met with the media to discuss the move. He was first asked about a timeline of how this trade came together. As Allvin explained, making this move was difficult,

Things just took a shocking turn after Patrik Allvin placed forward, Lukas Reichel on waivers and clearing we get a report revealed a trade is imminent to find him a new home, while we get a update on Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver places Elias Pettersson injury update before facing New Jersey, sparking strong fan reaction amid a rough season.

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Öhgren, defenceman Zeev Buium and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenceman Quinn Hughes.

There were no standing ovations for Zeev Buium in New Jersey on Sunday the way there were for Quinn Hughes in Minnesota. But general manager Patrik Allvin was cheering in his head as he watched Buium collect a couple of points while looking National Hockey League-ready in his debut for the Vancouver Canucks.

In a significant early Sunday morning press conference, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin provided insights into the recent signing of David Kämpf and offered updates on key players' injuries. This announcement not only highlights the Canucks' strategic moves but also sheds light on the current health status of the team's roster.

The Vancouver Canucks netted top-prospect Zeev Buium in the deal that sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, and Canucks GM Patrik Allvin had high praise for the young up-and-coming d-man.