HUGHES FORCED IT Minnesota’s DEAL DEMANDS Utah Mammoth Step Up or FALL Behind

Minnesota Wild shake up the NHL with a blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes, putting the entire Central Division—and the Utah Mammoth—on notice. Did the Wild overpay by sending three roster players and a first-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks, or is this the aggressive move needed to chase a Stanley Cup? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño dive into the far-reaching impacts, debating the trade’s ripple effect and what it signals for Minnesota’s championship window. The conversation heats up as the hosts analyze how this seismic move tightens the playoff race for teams like the Utah Mammoth. With Logan Cooley sidelined and the Mammoth needing forward depth, is it time for GM Bill Armstrong to make a bold counter move? Plus, a clutch 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken, key moments from Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther, and speculation on potential trade targets that could shape Utah’s season. 0:00 – Blockbuster Trade Impact Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño kick off the episode reacting to the massive Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota. They discuss why this move is truly a "blockbuster," its rarity in the NHL, and set the stage for the ripple effects across the league and specifically for the Utah Mammoth. 6:55 – Central Division Power Shift The hosts dive into how Minnesota’s acquisition of Quinn Hughes dramatically intensifies competition in the Central, elevating the division to "mega powerhouse" status. They analyze how this puts extra pressure on Utah Mammoth’s front office to keep pace, especially with Logan Cooley sidelined. 13:10 – Overpayment Debate & Mammoth Moves Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño debate whether Minnesota overpaid for Quinn Hughes, considering the roster players and picks given up. They relate the conversation to potential trade strategies for Utah Mammoth, discussing who should be “untouchable” and if an overpayment is ever justified. 00:00 Edmonton's Long-Awaited Trade 05:49 Central Division's Stacked Challenge 07:34 "Minnesota Raises Playoff Bar" 13:14 Quinn Hughes Trade Breakdown 14:35 "Quinn Hughes: Overpaid Two-Year Rental" 21:11 "Speculating Trades and Prospects" 24:33 "Live NFL Betting with FanDuel" 28:23 "No Goal: Refs Got It Right" 29:41 "Schmaltz-Gunther Power Play Magic" 33:06 "Join Everyday Club Promo" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.