'They're really trying': One specific team pushing very hard for Quinn Hughes per analyst Elliotte Friedman
Per NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman, one team in the NHL's Metropolitan Division is 'really trying' to acquire Canucks captain Quinn Hughes in what would be a blockbuster trade.
The NHL world is closely monitoring the situation involving the Vancouver Canucks and their multiple players who could soon be traded, not the least of which is captain Quinn Hughes.
Hughes' name has heavily popped up in recent trade rumours as the Canucks continue descending toward the bottom of the Western Conference standings in recent weeks.
Per a new report from NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman, there is one team in the NHL's Metropolitan Division who is especially trying to acquire Hughes, and it's the New Jersey Devils, who already have two Hughes brothers in Jack and Luke on their roster.
I think the reason all the stuff got out last week about Hughes and the Devils is because they're really trying.
Hughes, who has also been linked to his hometown Detroit Red Wings, likely doesn't have very much longer to play in a Canucks sweater and may soon find out where he'll end up playing in a new sweater.
The Devils And Canucks Have Reportedly Spoken About A Potential Deal
Friedman also recently said that the Canucks and Devils have both reportedly talked about a trade involving bringing the third Hughes brother to New Jersey,
Once Vancouver announced they were open for business, sent that email around to the league, I do believe there was a conversation, at least one, between the New Jersey Devils and Canucks about Quinn Hughes and I stress, I do not believe there is anything imminent, I don't even know that they're anywhere far along. But I do believe that conversation was had about where things stand and where they might be going.
Hughes has one more year on his current contract with an AAV (average annual value) of $7.85 million.
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DECEMBRE 12|413 ANSWERS 'They're really trying': One specific team pushing very hard for Quinn Hughes per analyst Elliotte Friedman Will Quinn Hughes be traded to the Devils? | ||
| Yes | 171 | 41.4 % |
| No | 242 | 58.6 % |
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