An analyst has expressed strong confidence that Quinn Hughes will eventually join his brothers, Jack and Luke, on the New Jersey Devils. This prediction gains traction amid growing uncertainty surrounding Quinn's future with the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver's current struggles, marked by a 9-11-2 record, have fueled speculation about Quinn Hughes' potential departure. While there's still time for the Canucks to rally and contend for a playoff spot, the competitive landscape of the Western Conference makes this a challenging endeavor. Should the team's performance not improve, Quinn Hughes, the Canucks' captain and a Norris Trophy winner (2024), could become a highly sought-after trade target as the deadline approaches.

Mike Rupp, a former NHL player, recently stated that he would "bet the farm" that the three Hughes brothers will play on the same NHL team. Rupp believes that this reunion is likely to happen sooner rather than later and strongly hints at New Jersey as the destination.

Quinn Hughes, currently 26 years old, is in the midst of a six-year, $47.1 million contract with the Canucks, signed in 2021. The question looming over Vancouver is whether to trade their star defenseman if the team's performance doesn't improve. According to Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, the Canucks organization may prefer to trade Quinn Hughes this year if he is not willing to commit to the franchise long-term. Dhaliwal made these comments on the "Canucks Talk" podcast.

Trading a player of Quinn Hughes' caliber is a difficult decision, but Rupp suggests that it might be inevitable, drawing parallels to situations like the Tkachuk brothers. The belief is that Quinn may not extend his contract with the Canucks, making a trade the most strategic option for the team.

Jack Hughes, 24, is currently recovering from finger surgery after an off-ice accident but is expected to return to the Devils' lineup in January. Luke Hughes, 22, recently signed a seven-year, $63 million contract extension with the Devils. He is currently dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in the playoffs but is expected to be ready for training camp.

The possibility of the Hughes brothers uniting in New Jersey has been a topic of discussion for some time. Canucks president Jim Rutherford mentioned in April that it would be easier to re-sign Quinn if he wanted to play with his brothers, Jack and Luke. Jack himself has expressed his desire to play with Quinn.

Several teams could potentially make a trade for Quinn Hughes, including Chicago, Columbus, Carolina, Calgary, Anaheim, and Detroit. However, the Devils may have an advantage due to the presence of his brothers and Luke's contract with the team through 2032. If the Canucks were to trade Quinn to the Devils, they might seek players like Dougie Hamilton or prospects like Seamus Casey and Anton Silayev in return.

Quinn Hughes was named the 15th captain in Canucks history before the start of the 2023-24 season. In the 2024 season, Hughes won the Norris Trophy. Jack Hughes was drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2019, and Luke Hughes was drafted fourth overall by the Devils in 2021.