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Quinn Hughes responds to trade rumors in the midst of being linked to the Blackhawks

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Sam Walker
December 7, 2025 (10:44 PM)

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He didn't blow up the chatter, but Quinn Hughes didn't exactly shut it down hard either. After a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, Hughes acknowledged he heard the trade talk involving the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils but made it clear he wasn't involved.

Hughes said «I wasn't part of that,» adding that while he knows these things «could happen,» there was no call from higher-ups that he's aware of. His words carried calm, not panic.

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That calm makes sense: Hughes isn't just any defender. He boasts 22 points (2 goals, 20 assists) in 24 games this season-elite output no matter what his team's record looks like.
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Trade talk hits another gear

The chatter started in earnest when veteran insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed New Jersey and Vancouver have quietly discussed a deal involving Hughes.

Many around the league now consider the possibility of the three Hughes brothers-Quinn, Jack, and Luke-playing together in New Jersey more realistic than ever.

But the cost won't be cheap. Rumored return packages floating around include top young pieces like Simon Nemec, Dawson Mercer, and a first-round pick.

Still, insiders caution the move would be far from easy for New Jersey. Balancing cap space, ensuring ice-time distribution (especially if Luke is already carving his role), and giving Vancouver serious value in return complicate things heavily.
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For now, Hughes remains on the ice in Vancouver, keeping his cool in the face of big speculation. Whether this stays chatter or turns into real change will likely depend on whether he gives the Canucks a long-term commitment before things tip.

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Quinn Hughes responds to trade rumors in the midst of being linked to the Blackhawks

He didn't blow up the chatter, but Quinn Hughes didn't exactly shut it down hard either. After a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, Hughes acknowledged he heard the trade talk involving the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils but made it clear he wasn't involved.

Trade talk hits another gear

Do you think Quinn Hughes will be a Devil by next trade deadline?