The Quinn Hughes, New Jersey Devils speculation, continues to build as many wonder how much longer he’ll be the Vancouver Canucks captain. His teammates, however, believe folks are making it more than it is. One of Hughes’ fellow blueliners said so himself. More in the links below.
Speaking of the Hughes’, Luke Hughes finds himself in the top ranks of U25 defensemen. The blueline has been a strength of the Devils’ since the beginning of last season. Luke’s ascension only adds to that. However, we at New Jersey Hockey Now aren’t the only ones who believe they’re still lacking in two key areas. More on that below.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: Amid speculation that Quinn Hughes could be New Jersey Devils-bound, a Vancouver Canucks defenseman pours cold water on the idea.
The 2025-26 Devils schedule dropped yesterday. The first six(ish) games are a gauntlet. The Devils will certainly be put to the test right away. More details below ⤵️
2025-26 Devils Schedule, Season & Home Opener, Key Dates Revealed
The Athletic ($): According to The Athletic, they see what we see. The Devils’ bottom six is slightly better with Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov in the fold. However, they still lack in key areas.
NHL.com: The top-10 defensemen under 25? Luke Hughes is in the mix. Is he closer to No.1, or No.10, however?
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Artus Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks, leaving many wondering if that will push Tristan Jarry out the door. Dan Kingerski, however, refutes the idea, explaining it’s a bit more complex than that.
Colorado Hockey Now: Martin Necas is eligible for a contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. Yet, there’s speculation he may not want to commit to staying in Denver. Aarif Deen weighs what his next contract could be worth if he stays, or his trade value if he goes.
Montreal Hockey Now: Joe Veleno, a former first round draft pick, has yet to really figure it out in the NHL. Yet, he’s sticking around, now signed to his third NHL contract. The 30th overall pick in 2018 signed with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.
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