NHL Rumors: NJ Devils not frontrunners for Quinn Hughes despite 'brother connection,' claims analyst

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NHL Rumors: NJ Devils not frontrunners for Quinn Hughes despite 'brother connection,' claims analyst - Source: Imagn

Trade speculation has grown as the Vancouver Canucks continue to slide, with Quinn Hughes drawing interest across the league. Quinn's brothers, Jack and Luke, play for the NJ Devils, and it's rumored that that could be a factor in deciding a landing spot.

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However, analyst Josh Elliott-Wolfe challenged that assumption on Sportsnet 650, suggesting that the Devils lack a suitable trade package.

"My take has been that while we can all look at the New Jersey Devils as the obvious fit. You have the brother connection, you have Quinn Hughes calling the [Devils] GM Fitzy, and they're best buds... [but] to me, the New Jersey Devils are not the team that's going to have the best offer for Quinn Hughes.
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"Especially when you consider their best trade chip would be Simon Nemec... I've never been a huge fan of him being the main piece coming back for someone like Hughes."

The Canucks already feel strong on the right side, with Filip Hronek, Tyler Myers, Tom Willander, and Victor Mancini locked in.

Elliott-Wolfe believes the Detroit Red Wings may offer the strongest package.

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"I think the team that will fit the Canucks the best is the one that's willing to give up the best center prospect. And that might be, in my opinion, the Detroit Red Wings."
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Quinn has been a consistent bright spot in a difficult season for the Vancouver Canucks. He has 22 points in 25 games, while averaging over 27 minutes of ice time. He is now in the second-to-last year of his contract and will be eligible to sign an extension next July.

Rick Dhaliwal on Quinn Hughes trade possibility

NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal also addressed the growing speculation around Quinn Hughes' future on Tuesday’s episode of Donnie and Dhali. According to Dhaliwal, one team told him the Canucks are simply listening to offers and not actively shopping their star defenseman.

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"That's all they're doing," Dhaliwal said. "Teams are calling on Hughes. They're listening. They're doing their jobs."

The Vancouver Canucks sit last in the Pacific Division with an 11-16-3 record.

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