NHL rumors linking Luke Hughes to the Vancouver Canucks have been disputed by analyst Patrick Johnston. Luke is the younger brother of New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. On the "Seekers and Price" podcast on Tuesday, Johnston said he finds it hard to imagine New Jersey trading Luke willingly.

Luke Hughes and the New Jersey Devils are reportedly nearing a contract agreement despite NHL salary cap challenges, highlighting a pivotal moment for the team’s future.

Even in the dead of the NHL offseason, Devils fans are desperate for morsels of updates about their team. On all things, too, with topics ranging from Luke Hughes ’ extension to the jersey number of a 2019 fifth-round pick.

In an ideal world, New Jersey could lock up Hughes on a six-year or so contract worth no more than around $7 million annually. The pipe dream has long been to pair all three Hughes brothers on the Devils, and retaining Luke is the next piece in that complicated puzzle.

Luke is the brother of New Jersey star Jack and Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. In 2024-25, Luke, a defenseman, scored seven goals and 37 assists for 44 points. The Devils (42-33-7) made the playoffs, but they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes early.

New Jersey Devils rookie defenseman Luke Hughes will make his Stanley Cup playoff debut Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Trailing 2-0 in the Eastern Conference second-round series, Devils ...

Everything Luke Hughes has said has indicated his love playing for the Devils, especially with his brother Jack. There has been little worry in New Jersey about getting a deal don

Highly-rated prospect Luke Hughes, who was the No. 4 pick of the 2021 NHL draft, signed his entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.

Luke Hughes' contract extension remains the biggest challenge for the New Jersey Devils as they head into the season. The 21-year-old was signed to a three year, $2.