The Devils came in second place for Quinn Hughes. The 26-year-old superstar Canucks defenseman — who is brothers with Devils players Jack and Luke Hughes — was shockingly dealt to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Going to Vancouver in the deal is Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a first round pick, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported.

When asked on Thursday, before the Flyers’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, about his undersized defense pair of Jamie Drysdale and Emil Andrae, Tocchet was about to cite another defenseman he coached in Vancouver as an example of how to succeed as that kind of player, before quickly pivoting.

Quinn Hughes trade rumors continue to intensify as Canucks coach Adam Foote admits the speculation has reached the locker room.

Hughes does not have no-trade or no-move protection. Therefore, the Canucks can trade him anywhere they wish, and have indicated they are prepared to do just that. While it’s believed Hughes prefers East long-term, the Canucks could send him West if one of those teams stepped up and took a chance.

The Hughes trade speculation has reached the point where betting sites are starting to notice. PlayNow Sports, which is the official sports betting partner of the Canucks, has already released odds on who Hughes will play for in the future. 13 teams are listed, while betters can also select the field if they would like.

Vancouver's star defenseman Quinn Hughes is at the center of intense NHL trade speculation as his contract nears its end. Speculation intensified wit

The Vancouver Canucks sit at 11-16-3, and trade speculation around captain Quinn Hughes has intensified as teams are increasingly gauging Vancouver’s interest in moving their former Norris Trophy winner.