Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has some stiff competition for the title of best defenseman in the NHL.

Detroit Red Wings forwards Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane are among 44 players invited to the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp, USA Hockey announced on Tuesday. The camp takes place Aug. 26-27 in Plymouth and is largely an administrative and team-building event with no formal on-ice activity or public component.

Matthew Sekeres cites less playing time as to why Quinn Hughes trails Cale Makar in the latest defenseman rankings.

NHL rumors linking Luke Hughes to the Vancouver Canucks have been disputed by analyst Patrick Johnston. Luke is the younger brother of New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. On the "Seekers and Price" podcast on Tuesday, Johnston said he finds it hard to imagine New Jersey trading Luke willingly.

Quinn Hughes’ future with Elias Pettersson’s Vancouver Canucks has reignited trade rumors, with speculation he could reunite with his brothers on the New Jersey Devils when he becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Quinn Hughes has been tied to rumors all season about eventually joining the New Jersey Devils once his current deal expires.