Devils rumors swirl as New Jersey misses out on Quinn Hughes, but reports clarify where GM Tom Fitzgerald stands moving forward.

Though they didn’t land Hughes, the Devils still gained something from the saga coming to an end: clarity. New Jersey is injury-riddled and in need of reinforcements as it drops in the standings. Now, Fitzgerald does not have to worry about preserving potential cap space or trade chips for a Hughes package this season.

Trade talk continues to follow the New Jersey Devils after their failed pursuit of Quinn Hughes. While missing out on the star defenseman drew headlines, it may not signal the end of movement.

On Saturday night, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman set off days of speculation and excitement when he reported that the Devils have had “at least one” conversation with the Canucks about acquiring the superstar defenseman, who is a brother of Devils stars Jack and Luke.

Quinn Hughes, a Norris Trophy winner, has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild. This move comes as his family, including NHL brothers Jack and Luke Hughes, continues to make history on the ice.

Trade rumors between the <a href=" Jersey Devils and Quinn Hughes continue to intensify, with a new report revealing what exactly the Vancouver Canucks are seeking in return—and what that might mean for the Devils.