Meanwhile, the possibility of Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes reuniting with his brothers Jack and Luke on the New Jersey Devils created a stir in the rumor mill this spring. Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford raised that issue during his club's end-of-season media availability in April.
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Oilers' Connor McDavid And Canucks' Quinn Hughes
The NHL's 2026 UFA class contains several notable stars who could become available to the highest bidders. Topping the list is Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.