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.

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 Hughes’ next contract will give a good clue to Lane Hutson’s Unless there’s a surprise deal, the Canadiens’ next big announcement should be the signing of Lane Hutson. Next season, the defenseman will complete the final year of his three-year NHL entry-level contract worth $950,

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.

Luke — who watches Devils games whenever he does not have one of his own — would get a front-row seat to see his brother on the ice. “The Hughes brothers are really tight,” Ciccolini said.

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.