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sports10h ago
So, the Devils didn’t land Quinn Hughes. How will they adjust their plans?
- The Minnesota Wild won a blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes, sending multiple assets to Vancouver in exchange for the star defenseman.
- New Jersey reportedly offered a package including top prospects, but could not match the Wild’s bounty.
- The trade shifts the Devils’ focus to preserving cap space and finding reinforcements for an injury-plagued roster.
- Quinn Hughes remains unsigned in 2025, with Minnesota positioned to offer an eight-year extension if he stays.
- New Jersey has numerous injuries, including Jack Hughes, and is seeking upgrades to its forward group.
- The Devils ’ president of hockey operations, Tom Fitzgerald, must balance cap space and potential chips for future trades.
- The Devils face a need to bolster the forward group as they navigate a competitive Metro Division.
- The trade decision provides clarity for the Devils as they manage their long-term roster plan.
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