Jack Hughes isn’t buying the idea that the three Hughes brothers are destined to end up on the same NHL team anytime soon.
At the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas, the New Jersey Devils forward was asked about the buzz surrounding family reunions in the league, including Brady and Matthew Tkachuk joining forces with the Florida Panthers and the possibility of Jack and Luke being joined in New Jersey by Quinn. Jack said he’s not jealous of the Tkachuks’ setup, and he pointed to the economics of the situation as the big difference.
“No, not at all because there’s so much that goes into play, right?” Jack said.
“Brady’s making $8.1 (million), I mean, that’s a much easier contract to move. Me and Luke are playing together.
Matthew and Brady are now playing together. It’s much easier for two brothers to play together than three.”
Jack also made clear that he already gets the experience of sharing the ice with Luke in New Jersey, which takes some of the pressure off any dream scenario involving Quinn.
Quinn is entering the final season of his six-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, signed in October 2021. The Minnesota Wild defenseman carries a $7.85 million cap hit, but Jack said the next deal could be a different story.
“Quinn is one of the best players in the league and has a huge deal that’s going to be coming,” Jack added. “Yeah, I’m happy for Matthew and Brady because I know how much fun they’ll have because I get to do that with Luke, and I’m excited for them.”
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