LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford made waves in May when he said captain Quinn Hughes had expressed an interest in playing with brother Jack in the NHL at some point.

They echoed that sentiment when asked about it this week at the league’s annual player media tour, while acknowledging contract status and other factors could affect the trajectory of their careers.

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