Also, Zach Parise's appearance, another familiar face back in town, Joel Eriksson Ek's big week and other nuggets from the beat.

Devils rumors swirl as New Jersey misses out on Quinn Hughes, but reports clarify where GM Tom Fitzgerald stands moving forward.

Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win

Hughes and Faber ignite the Wild's blue line, showcasing immediate chemistry and shutting down rushes. Their debut hints at a future elite NHL pairing.

Also, defenseman Brock Faber -- who's losing his top power-play gig to Hughes -- remains worthy enough as a fantasy performer otherwise with the Wild. Let's turn our attention to Vancouver then, where two new members of the Canucks merit greater attention.

The Rangers reportedly put in an offer on the star defenseman, but it's unlikely New York had the trade capital to pose a realistic chance.

The Detroit Red Wings looked into getting star defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver Canucks, but this concern kept them from pulling it off.

The Detroit Red Wings took a hard stance in their negotiations with the Vancouver Canucks for Quinn Hughes. The highly-rated defenseman was previously linked with a handful of teams in recent weeks. Detroit was even seen by insiders as potentially the frontrunner for Hughes.