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Given the hubbub, it would seem that when Jack Hughes speaks, people listen—especially in Vancouver. The star forward for the New Jersey Devils stirred up a hornet’s nest this week when he openly admitted he’d like to play with his brother Quinn someday.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Devils’ Luke Hughes Next Contract: Long-Term Commitment or Bridge Deal?

The New Jersey Devils have many important decisions looming over the next few seasons, but few are bigger than what comes next for Luke Hughes. Fans are anxiously awaiting news that the 22-year-old restricted free agent has signed a contract extension, but as training camp approaches, there is still no progress to report.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Jack Hughes’ Recent Comments Don’t Have a Hidden Message for Devils Fans

After some very slow recent weeks, hockey fans have been dying for news worth talking about. Early on Tuesday, New Jersey Devils’ superstar forward Jack Hughes gave them exactly that.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Luke Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / September 10

Hughes Brothers Roster Will Be Impossible Until 2027

It's no secret that the entire NHL world wants to see the Hughes brothers reunited on the same roster. The youngest Hughes brother, Luke, was drafted back in 2021.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

A Hughes trio in New Jersey? Devils’ Jack Hughes wants to see it

The New Jersey Devils were bounced in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last year. They made the postseason despite a season full of key injuries.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Canucks: Jack Hughes speaks about wanting to play alongside brother Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes is signed with the Vancouver Canucks through two more seasons. But considering his importance to the franchise and his rise to prominence as one of the league’s best defencemen, questions about his long-term future won’t go away.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 8

Making The Case For a Luke Hughes Bridge Deal

Yes, it’s yet another article about Luke Hughes. I get it, we’re all sick and tired of reading, writing, and worrying about Hughes’ future in the Garden State.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 4

Devils in the Details – 9/4/25: CBA Nuggets Edition

Here are your links for today: What’s going on with the Luke Hughes deal? “A trade must happen. However, over the last calendar month, and then some, there has yet to be a transaction of significance across the entire NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

Kent Hughes wants more from Patrik Laine

These days, Kent Hughes is in Detroit on the heels of a meeting with the other GMs and coaches, whichis one of the reasons we’ve seen news of the playoff salary cap.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 1

Devils in the Details – 9/1/25: Hughes Talk Edition

Here are your links for today: Tom Fitzgerald talks about negotiations on a new contract for Luke Hughes: “Eventually, this will get done. The 11th hour is training camp.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / September 1

NHL Rumors: Luke Hughes, Internal Salary Caps and the Trade Market

James Murphy of RG.org: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that they’ll continue to talk with the RFA defenseman Luke Hughes and present different contract ideas.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 31

Projecting Devils Defender’s Extension

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald recently vowed that a contract extension for defenseman Luke Hughes would get done. They were reassuring words from the team executive, especially as the entire summer has passed without a new deal being signed.

New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Devils GM Addresses Luke Hughes Holdout Risk Before Training Camp

With training camp just days away, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald spoke about the pending restricted free agency of defenseman Luke Hughes on Saturday as the young blueliner waits for a new deal.

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New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

NHL Rumours and Checking In On New Jersey Devil RFA

Today we are back, back again, from the land of NHL Rumours as we take a journey down the New Jersey Turnpike. We are exploring the situation of young New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Devils GM provides update on Luke Hughes contract talks

With training camp just a few days away, the New Jersey Devils are full steam ahead for the 2025-26 season. A third-place finish in the Metropolitan division led to a Wild Card berth and a first-round playoff defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Term Dispute Delays Luke Hughes’ Extension with Devils

The New Jersey Devils and defenseman Luke Hughes remain at a standstill in contract negotiations, with the 21-year-old reportedly pushing for a five-year deal — a structure the team is reluctant to accept.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / August 30

Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Comments on Luke Hughes Contract as Regular Season Approaches

Luke Hughes is in for a big new deal with the New Jersey Devils, and now Tom Fitzgerald has reassured fans that a deal with the defenseman will get done.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Luke Hughes’ Contract Holdup, Kopitar’s Future & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how term is the holdup for Luke Hughes and the New Jersey Devils with their contract negotiations. Elsewhere, Anze Kopitar mentioned the idea of retirement and what this season could mean.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / August 29

Devils at Contract Crossroads With Defenseman

The New Jersey Devils have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far, but according to recent reports, it may get very loud in the final few weeks. According to Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com, the Devils and restricted free agent defenseman Luke Hughes have found themselves at an impasse as they negotiate a new contract.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Devils, RFA defenseman at an impasse regarding contract length

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New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Jeff Marek Predicts When Luke Hughes' NJ Devils Extension Gets Done

The New Jersey Devils still need to finalize a new deal with restricted free agent Luke Hughes, but NHL insider Jeff Marek believes an agreement will come together before the franchise's training camp starts in early September.

Reading Between Lines on Quinn Hughes Blockbuster Trade Rumor

The future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver is once again sparking NHL trade chatter, and at least one source suggests the Canucks may soon be forced to seriously consider a blockbuster move.