In a move that has sent shockwaves across the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade to acquire brothers Jack and Luke Hughes. The jaw-dropping deal instantly reshapes the Canucks’ roster and reunites all three Hughes brothers—Quinn, Jack, and Luke—in Vancouver, a scenario once thought too far-fetched to be true.
The trade, finalized late Monday night, sees the Canucks send a package of high-value assets to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the dynamic forward Jack Hughes and rising star defenseman Luke Hughes. While full details are still emerging, sources confirm that Vancouver parted with multiple first-round picks, top prospects, and key roster players to make the deal happen.
Jack Hughes, the 2019 first-overall pick, has blossomed into one of the league’s most electrifying talents. With his elite skating, puck-handling, and playmaking ability, he’s been a cornerstone of the Devils’ rebuild. Luke, a smooth-skating defenseman drafted fourth overall in 2021, was expected to be a long-term piece on New Jersey’s blue line.
For the Canucks, this trade marks a clear all-in push toward contention. By acquiring Jack and Luke, Vancouver adds star power, chemistry, and unmatched family synergy. Quinn Hughes, the Canucks’ captain and a perennial Norris Trophy candidate, now finds himself not only leading the team but sharing the ice with his two younger brothers.
“We wanted to do something special,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin. “Bringing in Jack and Luke gives us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build around a core with natural chemistry and elite skill. We believe this changes the trajectory of our franchise.”
Reaction around the league has been swift and emotional. Some analysts are praising the Canucks’ boldness, while others question the long-term cost of the move. Devils fans, meanwhile, are grappling with the loss of two young stars and the direction of their team going forward.
As for the Hughes family, this moment marks a dream come true. The trio now becomes the first set of three brothers in NHL history to play on the same team at once—an unprecedented storyline that will no doubt dominate headlines for weeks
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