The Vancouver Canucks fanbase is still reeling from the shocking blockbuster trade that sent captain and star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. The move, announced late Friday, instantly set off anger and heartbreak across Vancouver, with many fans calling it one of the darkest days in team history . Losing a generational talent, especially one who had become the face of the franchise, has left supporters frustrated and questioning the direction of management.

Amid the backlash, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin finally addressed the situation hours after the deal became official. Speaking on Sportsnet, Allvin said the organization spent a long time trying to keep Hughes in Vancouver.

“This is probably something you go back a year ago when this started to come to our

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