Jack Hughes pushes back against critics calling out negativity after Donald Trump's women’s Olympic hockey remark stirs the pot. The Devils star, no stranger to spotlight scrutiny, defends his stance in a league where off-ice comments often overshadow on-ice battles. This exchange highlights how Olympic afterglow collides with cultural flashpoints for NHL's young guns.

Jack Hughes leads the charge as U.S. Olympic gold sparks a massive rush on hockey and tournament cards. Collectors chase relics from the Milano miracle, turning victory into vaulted value overnight. The boom highlights how NHL stars' international shine drives the market skyward.

Devils star Jack Hughes fires back at critics ripping Team USA's White House visit after Olympic glory. You don't captain that squad without thick skin, and Hughes channels the locker room code that shrugs off noise. As NHL vets nod in approval, this spat underscores the pride fueling his next 40-goal tear.

The Vancouver Canucks field calls on Jake DeBrusk after his frustrating second season in Vancouver turns into a full-blown trade saga. Management commits to a rebuild following the Quinn Hughes deal to Minnesota, and DeBrusk's $5.5 million cap hit with five years left draws interest from familiar faces like the Bruins despite his full no-movement clause.

Connor McDavid torched the Olympics as the best player on a star-studded Canadian squad, then returns to lead the NHL in points with odds lagging at nearly 10/1 for the Hart. Front-office whispers suggest voters owe him after past snubs, especially with his heater potential in the Oilers' final 24 games. Quinn Hughes dazzled for the Americans with eight points in six games, positioning him as a Norris dark horse at plus-money while Cale Makar fades.

Five key players from the U.S. men's hockey team that just clinched Olympic gold over Canada pass on President Trump's White House invite ahead of his State of the Union address. The squad, fresh off Jack Hughes' overtime heroics in Milan Cortina, cut Trump short during a locker room call when he floated sending a military plane, signaling they're prioritizing post-Games celebrations in Miami.