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Avalanche on high alert amid growing buzz of all three Hughes brothers reuniting in Minnesota

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Theodore Mosby
December 20, 2025 (3:00 PM)

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Quinn Hughes landing in Minnesota feels unreal after all the Devils chatter and podcast speculation about teaming up with Jack and Luke Hughes. The Norris Trophy-caliber defenseman now wears the green of the Minnesota Wild after a blockbuster swap with the Vancouver Canucks, and his first game delivered the kind of spark fans hoped for.

The Wild shipped out Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Öhgren and a 2026 first-round pick just to get Hughes' blazing wheels and elite vision onto their backend. That kind of haul shows Minnesota is serious about contending right now.

Hughes brothers reunion still a hot topic around the NHL.

In his Wild debut, Hughes didn't waste time making an impact. He scored in the third period of a big 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins, and the home crowd made it clear they were thrilled to have him.

His arrival immediately gives Minnesota's power play a dynamic weapon, and the Wild's puck management improved whenever he touched the puck. Those are the kinds of traits that can tilt a playoff series.

Podcast hosts and NHL analysts have been spinning out scenarios for months about Quinn joining his brothers Jack and Luke on the New Jersey Devils, especially on shows like Spittin' Chiclets and Donnie and Dhali. Some even go as far as saying that reunion is inevitable once Hughes' contract expires.

Those Devils links didn't stop when the trade hit; in fact they might have fueled the drama around the blockbuster. Jack has openly talked about wanting to share the ice with Quinn, and Luke expressed how he would've loved to have him in

Still, Minnesota is now the reality, and that reality includes playoff hopes rising for a team already stacked with talent like Kirill Kaprizov. The question now isn't just where Quinn will play, but how long he'll stay in Minnesota before free agency or another big move.

Hughes' arrival changes the narrative for the Wild, their blue line, and perhaps the entire Central Division. For now, fans should just enjoy watching Quinn finally skate with a contender after years of chatter.

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DECEMBRE 20 \| 19 ANSWERS Avalanche on high alert amid growing buzz of all three Hughes brothers reuniting in Minnesota Will Quinn Hughes ever play with Jack and Luke Hughes in the NHL?
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Avalanche on high alert amid growing buzz of all three Hughes brothers reuniting in Minnesota

Hughes brothers reunion still a hot topic around the NHL.

Will Quinn Hughes ever play with Jack and Luke Hughes in the NHL?