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Devils Eyeing Canucks' Hughes in Major Trade Talk
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Quinn Hughes trade rumors dominate NHL deadline discussions.
- Penguins' strong start keeps Sidney Crosby from being traded.
- Multiple teams eye top defensemen and veteran forwards.
NHL trade deadline anticipation is high, with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes the subject of significant speculation. Rumors suggest a potential move to the New Jersey Devils to reunite with his brothers, Jack and Luke Hughes, a scenario fueled by comments from Canucks management and Hughes himself.
Conversely, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is not expected to be on the move. The Penguins' strong performance this season, maintaining a wild-card spot, indicates Crosby will likely remain with the team, quashing trade deadline narratives surrounding him.
The league's trade landscape features numerous other intriguing names. From established defensemen to veteran forwards nearing the end of their contracts, executives and sources are evaluating potential moves that could reshape contending teams before the March 6, 2026 deadline.
