Sekeres & Price Show Darren Dreger: Quinn Hughes responds to "Fitzy" commments. Updates on Sherwood trade rumours.
Dec 8, 2025
Darren Dreger, a TSN hockey insider and host of the Ray and Dreggs Hockey Podcast, joins to delve into the latest NHL buzz. He discusses Quinn Hughes' comments and the complexities surrounding potential trade discussions with the Devils. Dreger touches on Hughes' preference for playing in the East with his brothers and outlines the Canucks' roster gaps that necessitate a trade. He also provides insight into the murky waters of Marco Rossi trade talks and what might be next for Vancouver's roster strategy.
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Colorado Springs Setting At Governors' Meetings
- Darren Dreger describes Colorado Springs as opulent, snowy, and full of wildlife while attending the NHL Board of Governors meetings.
- He compares the setting to a Hallmark movie and notes locals golf year-round.
Early Devils Contact Was Exploratory
- Darren Dreger says New Jersey's contact about Quinn Hughes was minimal and likely exploratory after Vancouver told teams its UFAs were for sale.
- He believes several teams probably made similar surface inquiries rather than an active trade push.
Use Early Outreach To Test The Market
- Dreger explains Vancouver proactively circulated a memo to solicit offers for pending UFAs to get negotiations started early.
- Do expect teams to respond with questions about non-UFAs as part of early-market probing.