Could the New Jersey Devils pull of the impossible and pair Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes with his little brothers, Jack and Luke?
The Canucks would have to be out of their minds to fulfill a pipe dream that Devils fans have longed for since Luke was drafted in 2021.
Quinn has established himself among the game’s elite blue-liners, winning the Norris Trophy in 2024 and recording 33 goals and 168 points over the last two seasons (150 games).
But, it is not completely off the table. Here is what NHL Analyst Mike Johnson had to say about a potential Hughes trio in New Jersey:
Will we eventually see all three Hughes brothers together in New Jersey?@mike_p_johnson | #NJDevils https://t.co/uoGtr9dScC pic.twitter.com/LbtufvKAcM
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) July 9, 2025
If there is a path for Quinn to the Devils, his contract would have to play a big role. He has two years left with Vancouver at $7.85 million, and should nearly double that figure on his next contract.
The Canucks have had an affinity for drama, highlighted by the Elias Pettersson-J.T. Miller saga that resulted in Miller’s shipment to the New York Rangers. Vancouver also took a big step back in 2024-25, missing the playoffs entirely after a 50-win, second-round appearance in 2023-24.
Should that negative trend continue, Quinn could seek exit options. Why not vie to join his brothers out east?
He is also an American, and Canadian markets have historically struggled to retain those players. New Jersey has plenty of issues itself and is far from an ideal on-ice destination for Quinn.
However, dangling some top prospects such as Šimon Nemec, Seamus Casey, or even Dawson Mercer, who has not quite panned out for the Devils, could entice the Canucks to blow up the organization and start from scratch.
If Vancouver gets even a hint that Hughes wants out, getting something in return could be their only choice.
