Jack Hughes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Quinn Hughes latest NHL player to get harsh reception from former team

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes made his first return to Vancouver on Sunday night as a visiting player, and, as has become a trend around the NHL this season, he did not get a warm reception from the Vancouver Canucks fans who spent six-and-a-half seasons cheering for him.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 24

Connor Hellebuyck trade could encourage Devils to pursue Quinn Hughes

When the New Jersey Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck on Friday afternoon, people were quick to jump all over the Winnipeg Jets for the return. After holding

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor Hellebuyck trade could open Devils' Stanley Cup window

The New Jersey Devils' trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday afternoon is a potential game-changer for the organization's long-term outlook.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 22

Arseny Gritsyuk has been the top-line winger Jack Hughes always needed

The New Jersey Devils put another notch in the win column on Thursday night, pretty much dominating the Anaheim Ducks and winning 4-1. Like they have all

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / October 21

NHL Rumors: Devils could be moving defenseman Brenden Dillon, and it is revealed New Jersey is on one of 10 teams on the Dylan Larkin trade list

Are the New Jersey Devils looking to make a move on their blueline? Well, with defenseman Brenden Dillon not playing the last four games, he could be the odd man out, especially given how they are deploying Johnathan Kovacevic and Declan Chisholm.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 21

Jack Hughes could be the key to Dylan Larkin trade with Devils

Perhaps the most beaten story so far this season has been the Dylan Larkin trade saga. But in a bit of an interesting twist, Larkin’s full trade list leaked into the mainstream.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Top-Six Adjustments, Luke Hughes’s Early Success & More

Eight games into 2026-27, the New Jersey Devils have shown both offensive brilliance and inconsistency, resulting in a 4-4-0 record. Though the team has

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 17

The latest Jack Hughes criticism makes even less sense than anything said before

The New Jersey Devils took the good vibes from a 7-1 drubbing of the New York Rangers and disintegrated them on Saturday afternoon, losing 4-2 to their division rival, the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 14

Jack Hughes dominance against the Rangers could put early struggles to bed

The struggling New Jersey Devils will host the red-hot New York Rangers at the Prudential Center on Thursday night. Both teams can make an early statement in the Metropolitan Division.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 14

Could the Wild land all 3 Hughes brothers? NHL insider floats intriguing scenario

Quinn Hughes had an assist in Minnesota’s 5-2 loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday night, extending his points streak to seven games to start the season. Meanwhile, the Wild are waiting patiently, hoping he’ll sign a long-term contract extension.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jack Hughes News / Yardbarker / October 14

Jack Hughes' latest game-winner helps Devils get back on track with OT win over Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils were not doing all that well in Detroit.

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New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jack Hughes scores in OT to lift Devils past Red Wings

Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway 1:19 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 win over the host Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Jesper Bratt, who had a goal and an assist in regulation, also assisted on the winner.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 5

Jack Hughes' health will be a narrative, whether he likes it or not

Jack Hughes' health is going to be a storyline this season, whether he likes it or not. The New Jersey Devils forward has already dealt with injuries throughout his career, and after leaving the game the other night, the conversation around his health is only going to get louder.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / October 3

Hughes Brothers Shine as Devils Take Down Flyers in Season Opener

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime to open their season on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils dominated in nearly every aspect of the game, and the close score was not indicative of New Jersey’s strong play.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Devils enjoying a healthy Jack Hughes while Isles miss Mathew Barzal

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes wasted little time Thursday night proving he was all the way back from an injury-wracked 2025-26 season. The New York Islanders will have to wait a little longer to see Mathew Barzal back at full strength.

New Jersey Devils News / Trade Talk Sports / October 2

Jack Hughes Not a Fan of Mid-Game Bubble Wrap Joke

Jack Hughes had an eventful opening night to his 2026-27 season on Thursday, and it wasn’t just because he ended the game with the overtime-winning goal before bringing out his patented stick-throwing celebration.

New Jersey Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Jack Hughes calls mid-game injury joke ‘weird’ and leaves interview

Jack Hughes had no interest in laughing about last season during New Jersey’s opener. During the first intermission on Thursday at the Prudential Center, ESPN’s A.J.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / October 1

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Jack Hughes' OT goal

Jack Hughes scored with 1:37 left in overtime and the New Jersey Devils opened their season by coming back to edge the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Jack Hughes Not Amused by Bubble Wrap Joke in Opening-Night Interview

Jack Hughes was in no mood for humor during an in-game interview after the first period, and the exchange quickly drew reaction online. Some fans are saying that the reporter was way out of line and went for a joke that didn’t land.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Devils' Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes is a bonafide superstar and one of the best players in the NHL when he is healthy. The key words: when healthy.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25

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Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Jack Hughes

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19