"Besides all the trade chatter, there's been plenty of surprises throughout the first two months of the season. The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are four points out of a playoff spot, and the same can be said for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the Western Conference, nobody saw the Anaheim Ducks leading the Pacific Division come Dec.1, meanwhile, how about the Colorado Avalanche? The Avs continue to roll, 9-0-1 in their last 10 games, sitting with a 18-1-6 record through 25 contests."
"All the attention has been pointed at the New Jersey Devils, as both of Quinn's brothers are there, and if New Jersey decides it doesn't want to wait for the mobile defenseman to sign with the team in two summers, and they want to unload a package to Vancouver to get two more playoff runs with all three Hughes' brothers on the roster, then they're likely going to have to give up defenceman Simon Nemec and forward Dawson Mercer."
"If the Canucks wind up moving Hughes this season, at least two premium pieces would be heading to Vancouver, with three not being out of the question. The Canucks aren't interested in just high-end draft picks and prospects, they want NHL-ready talent, with massive potential, and the Devils are one of the only teams that can put together a strong offer."
December arrival coincides with intensifying trade talks across the NHL and notable early-season surprises. The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs sit four points outside playoff position after two months. The Anaheim Ducks unexpectedly lead the Pacific Division, while the Colorado Avalanche have surged to a 9-0-1 stretch and an 18-1-6 record through 25 games. Quinn Hughes has emerged as the premier trade target, with the New Jersey Devils positioned to offer NHL-ready talent such as Simon Nemec and Dawson Mercer if they choose to trade for him. The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers have also been linked to Hughes interest.
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