Quinn Hughes Joins Olympic Team, but Future with Canucks in Doubt

Hughes Addresses Rumors about Playing with Brothers in New Jersey

Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes has been the center of speculation regarding his future with the franchise. The 27-year-old has two years left on his contract, and Canucks president Jim Rutherford suggested during an offseason news conference that Hughes might want to play with his brothers, Jack and Luke Hughes, both of whom play for the New Jersey Devils.

“It may not boil down to money with him. He’s said before he wants to play with his brothers. That would be partly out of our control.”

— Jim Rutherford, Canucks president

Quinn Hughes Responds to Rumors

In a conversation at the NHL player media tour in Las Vegas, Hughes addressed the rumors, stating:

“Possibly (fans’ perceptions of his future might be altered). But I can’t control that.”

Jack Hughes Welcomes Idea of Playing with Quinn

The elder Hughes brother, Jack, also weighed in on the topic:

“Honestly, I’d love to play with him. But yeah, that’s the question going around. They talk all day about it up in Vancouver, you know? But yeah, I’d love to play with Quinn at some point.”

— Jack Hughes, via The Athletic

Hughes Set to Represent Team USA in 2026 Olympics

Regardless of his future with the Canucks, Hughes is poised to represent Team USA in the 2026 Olympics, along with his brothers, should Luke Hughes secure a spot on the roster.

Will Hughes Remain with the Canucks?

With his comments, Rutherford may have inadvertently sparked concerns among Canucks fans that Hughes might walk as a free agent in 2027 or that the team might move him before then. Only time will tell if Hughes will stay with the team.

Canucks to “Do Everything They Can” to Keep Hughes

Despite the speculation, Rutherford remains hopeful that the Canucks can keep Hughes in Vancouver.

“We will do everything we can to keep him here,” Rutherford said.