Man, it sure feels like time is standing still with these Quinn Hughes rumors. It’s certainly an encapsulating situation. Elliotte Friedman explained no one wants to talk about it, yet the trade chatter continues to get louder. And although the New Jersey Devils are the destination most predict the Vancouver Canucks captain to end up, some won’t stop speculating he can go somewhere else.
More in the links below from Elliotte on which teams can realistically trade for Quinn.
For the Devils, if they’re going to make it work, they’re going to have to pull off multiple deals. More on why below as well.
Elsewhere, Simon Nemec’s thoughts on the trade rumors, Bill Daly sets the record straight on Olympic ice, and the Quebec Nordiques jerseys are coming back!
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Here’s the thing about any potential trade the Devils are going to make, whether that includes Quinn Hughes or not. The Devils are going to have to make multiple trades in order for anything to work. More inside on why.
NJ Advance Media: Here’s a good one from my buddy, Ryan Novozinsky. In most mock trades for Quinn, most have Simon Nemec going the other way in a deal. So, what does the breakout Slovak defenseman think of all the chatter?
Devils Rink Report: Jesper Bratt may be collecting helpers, but he hasn’t found the back of the net. Is there cause for concern with the Devils forward? 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman joins The Fan Hockey Show to discuss how many teams that can realistically trade for Quinn Hughes. And yes, the Devils are one of them.
The Athletic ($): Well, here’s a potential wrench in the whole 2026 Winter Olympics. Bill Daly, deputy commissioner of the NHL, says that the players will not play in the games unless the ice meets safety standards.
Colorado Hockey Now: When you have a jersey matchup as legendary as the Quebec Nordiques vs. the Habs, you’ve gotta run it back. And that’s exactly what’s happening when the Colorado Avalanche pull the blue sweaters on again this season in a new development.
Philly Hockey Now: Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach Rick Tocchet decided to deploy his fourth line in multiple late-game situations during Sunday’s 3-2 loss vs. the Avalanche. The Flyers’ bench boss stands by his decision.
Montreal Hockey Now: Here’s a guy who will always give Nico Hischier stiff competition in the Selke Trophy race. Montreal Canadiens captain, Nick Suzuki.
