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Blackhawks now in the running to acquire Canucks star: It would be a blockbuster to say the least

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Sam Walker
December 6, 2025 (11:56)

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Looks like the Chicago Blackhawks might be rethinking their next phase. The latest rumors tie them to Quinn Hughes, the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, as a possible trade target.

Combine their surplus in young assets and cap space, and this deal starts making sense.

Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson reportedly has enough ammo. With cap room available and a deep pool of NHL-ready prospects and picks, the Blackhawks could afford Hughes without gutting their core.

That said, Chicago would likely avoid dangling top names like Connor Bedard, Spencer Knight, Frank Nazar, Artyom Levshunov, or Alex Vlasic.

The chatter suggests a package built around younger but ready pieces like Kevin Korchinski and a center prospect such as Sacha Boisvert.

We discussed Boisvert's game a little while ago and it's safe to say there's a reason as to why he's ranked in the top 5 prospects of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Blackhawks have the ammo to acquire Quinn Hughes

As a fan, it feels like this could be a statement move. Adding a puck-moving top-4 defenseman like Hughes would immediately elevate Chicago's back end.

The Canucks controlling the narrative and potentially holding out for a high-end return gives them leverage. But if Davidson sees the window closing on their rebuild, giving up pieces for an elite defender could pay off fast.

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Blackhawks now in the running to acquire Canucks star: It would be a blockbuster to say the least

Looks like the Chicago Blackhawks might be rethinking their next phase. The latest rumors tie them to Quinn Hughes, the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, as a possible trade target.

Blackhawks have the ammo to acquire Quinn Hughes

Do you think the Blackhawks should trade assets for Quinn Hughes?