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Devils Missed Out on Hughes | New Jersey Devils News
Quinn Hughes’ trade to Minnesota shocked the league—especially since the Devils, with his brothers Jack and Luke, seemed like the natural fit. The Canucks got a future first-round pick and three prospects in return, while Hughes exploded for 53 points in 48 games, helping Minnesota reach their best playoff run in years. Had the Devils pulled off the deal, they’d have needed to clear $7M in cap space and sacrifice top prospects like Nemec and Mercer—but could’ve built a long-term cornerstone around Hughes, especially with his brothers nearby. Still, even with Hughes, the Devils’ negative…
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