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SOURCE: Capitals Have Called About Quinn Hughes, 'Very Interested' In Canucks Captain

The Capitals are "very interested" in a potential trade for Canucks captain Quinn Hughes.

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Sammi Silber
Dec 12, 2025
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Consider the Washington Capitals in on the sweepstakes for Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes.

Per sources exclusive to DC Backcheck, the Capitals have called Vancouver to inquire about Hughes and are “very interested” in his services.

Washington is looking to bolster its blue line and become a top contender with a chance to win a Stanley Cup in the next two seasons, especially with the Alex Ovechkin era winding down.

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