Speculation grows on Quinn Hughes’ future in Vancouver, with rumors linking him to a reunion with his brothers in New Jersey.

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins answers questions in a press conference during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena ...

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins answers questions in a press conference during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on ...

Rutherford has no plans to make such an announcement, though, and there are a couple of reasons for that. First, he doesn’t think his comments do much to change the narrative around his team.

Decisions by former Carolina GMs Jim Rutherford and Ron Francis, now in Vancouver and Seattle, respectively, continue to shape the Hurricanes’ roster.