The Bruins will have an unexpected new challenge when they face the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in St. Paul. The Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday evening according to ESPN. The Canucks’ disappointing start had created considerable rumors that Hughes, the 26-year-old former Norris Trophy winner, could get dealt.

The Bruins – in partnership with the NHL and Fanatics – got to work right away after the league announced Boston and Tampa would face off outdoors. The memo came in January, the initial design call was early March and the final approval was given in April, Mazzarelli said.