Former NHL Executive Weighs In on Quinn Hughes’ Canucks Future

Speculation surrounding Quinn Hughes long-term Vancouver Canucks future continues to grow.With the Canucks facing major structural uncertainty after head coach Rick Tocchet's exit, questions are mounting about whether their captain might eventually push for a move to join his brothers in New Jersey to play for the Devils.On Friday mornings episode of "The Sheet with Jeff Marek," longtime NHL analyst and former executive Pierre McGuire addressed the rumors directly.McGuire referenced Canucks president Jim Rutherfords end-of-season comments and strongly suggested there might be more than just smoke behind the speculation.Hughes Trifecta in New Jersey?Pierre McGuire and @JeffMarek weigh in on the possibility of Quinn Hughes leaving the Vancouver Canucks to join his brothers in New JerseyPresented by @myrvezy#NJDevils#TheSheetpic.twitter.com/CCbBBBeMfz The Sheet with Jeff Marek (@thesheethockey) May 2, 2025I do think they want to play together, McGuire said.

And that was speculated a long time ago, when Luke was, you know, when the potential to draft Luke was there.

Because it wasnt (current Devils GM) Tommy Fitzgerald who drafted Jack Hughes, it was Ray Shero who drafted Jack Hughes, the late Ray Shero.

So then Tommy took over for Ray when Ray got let go, and obviously he took Luke Hughes.

So you know, now Quinns out there on the horizon.

Do I think he could be a member of the New Jersey Devils? I do, I do.

Jimmy never wouldve put that out there unless he thought the same thing.Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates a goal with the Canucks bench at PPG Paints Arena.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The 25-year-old defenseman has two years remaining on his six-year, $47.1 million contract.

Hes coming off a campaign with 76 points in 68 games, and the NHL named him a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the best defenseman in the league.Rutherford admitted in late April that Hughes has expressed a personal desire to play alongside Jack and Luke Hughes, both of whom are already central to New Jerseys core.We will do everything we can to keep him here, Rutherford said.

But at the end of the day, itll be his decision.Related: Canucks' Immediate Reaction to NHL's Quinn Hughes AnnouncementRelated: Canucks President Hints at Head Coach Targets After Rick Tocchet's Decision.

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