Deen’s Daily: Jack Hughes Wants to Play With Brother Quinn; Cale Makar for Hart?

What are Cale Makar’s chances of winning the Hart Trophy this year? Also, Jack Hughes wants to play with his brother Quinn and he’s not afraid to say it.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 9.

Colorado Hockey Now

I’ll be revealing my response to the September Avalanche Mailbag later this afternoon.

But first, I wrote a story yesterday about Cale Makar and his chances to win the Hart Trophy as a defenseman. Can he be the first to do it since Chris Pronger in 2000? Let me know what you think.

READ MORE: Is This the Year Cale Makar Breaks the Hart Trophy Drought for Defensemen?

The Avs’ ECHL team is relocating in a year. It’s unclear what, if anything, this means about their affiliation. But the Utah Grizzlies are heading to New Jersey.

READ MORE: Report: Avalanche’s ECHL Affiliate Will Relocate to Trenton Next Year

Around The NHL

Latest PTO Signings: Another PTO was announced. Noah Gregor is joining the Florida Panthers in an attempt to fight for a depth role.

New Jersey Hockey Now: We don’t often get players like Jack Hughes in the NHL, and we need more of them. Hughes was very honest about wanting to eventually play with his brother Quinn. It does sound like all three brothers are working to make sure they get a chance to be together at some point in their NHL careers. That could explain why Luke Hughes is still without a contract too.

San Jose Hockey Now: In a strange twist of events, Ryan Clowe joined the Rangers front office a day after resigning from his post in San Jose. This rarely happens at this time of year.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Assessing some of the trade trees under GM Kyle Dubas.

Montreal Hockey Now: Top Habs prospects to watch at their rookie tournament.

Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins are limiting their expectations, but still expect a higher standard from the team this year.