Jack Hughes sparked major speculation around the hockey world on Tuesday.
The New Jersey Devils superstar let it be known that he wants to team up with his brother Quinn Hughes one day, wherever that may be.
Given that Jack and Luke Hughes are both already in New Jersey, along with the disastrous season Quinn and the Vancouver Canucks had in 2024-25, it’s not hard to connect the dots on the more likely destination for the trio to reunite.
On Wednesday, it was Quinn Hughes’ turn to speak at the NHL Player Media Tour, and of course, he was asked about his brother’s comments. TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun shared the Canucks captain’s response on X (formerly Twitter).
“I mean, he’s my brother. What’s he supposed to say, first of all? ‘Like, I don’t want to play with him, you know?’… I mean, we have contracts and whatnot. He’s on a different team. Would it be fun to play with those guys at some point? Of course. I think if you guys have brothers, you guys would say the same thing. But we do have contracts. I’m excited to be in Vancouver, and I feel like last year was a little bit of failure. So I feel like I got things to do there. And I know Jack loves, he loves Jersey, and he’s got stuff to do also,” Hughes said.
Quinn Hughes met with our media group this morning here in Vegas. He was asked about his brother’s comment. Said the Canucks captain:
“I mean, he’s my brother. What’s he supposed to say, first of all? `Like, I don’t want to play with him, you know?’ … I mean, we have contracts… https://t.co/iwHdTnAMiB— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 10, 2025
The 25-year-old is entering the fifth season of the six-year, $47.1 million contract extension he signed in Vancouver back in 2021. He’ll become eligible for a new extension on July 1, 2026, or potentially a UFA come July 1, 2027.
The noise doesn’t affect Quinn Hughes
While Jack Hughes has certainly turned the heat up on the rumors and speculation about his brother coming to New Jersey, Quinn Hughes is one who can handle it.
The superstar defenseman has dealt with plenty of drama already in his career, most recently having to sift through all of the locker room issues the Canucks had last season.
In the midst of last year’s chaos off the ice, Hughes was dominant on the ice, racking up 76 points (16 goals, 60 assists) in just 68 games.
This situation won’t be quieting down anytime soon, but if there’s anything we know, it’s that Quinn Hughes’ play won’t be affected in the slightest. In fact, it might even motivate him to challenge for his second Norris Trophy in 2025-26.
