Quinn Hughes Drops a Bombshell: Is Vancouver’s Future Suddenly in Jeopardy?

When a seasoned hockey executive like Jim Rutherford drops a hint about a star player’s intentions, you’d better pay attention—because he’s not just flapping his gums for fun. Vancouver Canucks’ president recently stirred the pot by suggesting that Quinn Hughes might be eyeing a reunion on the ice with his brothers. Now, this isn’t one of those passing locker room comments tossed out lightly. Laurence Gilman, who’s worn the front office hat for multiple NHL teams, weighed in on the Sekeres and Price show with some sharp insights. His take? The Hughes camp—be it Quinn himself or his agent, Pat Brisson—has quietly issued an ultimatum: turn this team’s fortunes around before Quinn’s contract wraps up or face a potential player departure seeking family ties elsewhere. The clock’s ticking, with just about a year left to avoid an awkward “last-year-of-contract” standoff—the kind that’s burned teams like the Flames before. And, if you ask me, this could open the door to some serious trade talks, maybe even with a talent-rich squad like the New Jersey Devils. It’s a ticking time bomb for Canucks brass, and the ripple effects could be felt far beyond Vancouver.
LEARN MORESekeres and Price: Laurence Gilman (former AGM of the Maple Leafs, Canucks, Phoenix) on the Sekeres and Price Show on Vancovuer Canucks president Jim Rutherford’s comments about Quinn Hughes wanting to play with his brothers.

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