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NHL's top 20 remaining UFAs of 2020: Latest rumours, reports, Jets, Nelson Nogier agree to two-year, two-way contract, Brayden Point major X-factor for Lightning | NHL Performer of the Playoffs, {* backButton *} Fortunately, Hughes has given every indication that he can take a big step forward. More Hughes Pages. Rogers Media uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. "The biggest thing I think we all realized is that we've got a really good team and that we can maybe do something special," said Hughes about his experience in the playoffs. He’s an exciting part of our future.”. "The time is almost now, so I just think it gave us the confidence that we can play with those really elite teams in the NHL.

Now, it's almost as if Hughes gets a second offseason to work on his game and develop the areas where he needs the most work. Quinn Hughes joined Sportsnet 650 for an interview on Wednesday morning and expressed his belief that the Canucks are ready to compete with the best teams in the NHL.

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March 10, 2019 - 6:38 pm (Michael Ainsworth/AP). The emergence of Hughes as a true number one defenceman at just 20 years old has accelerated expectations for the Canucks, both from fans and within the team. It's only my first year with them.

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“He’s obviously a high priority for our group going forward and you hope the transition is clean and quick. “We’ve known he was coming from Day 1,” Canuck coach Travis Green said Sunday before the contract announcement. This may indicate a buy-low opportunity. If the playoffs are any indication of how Hughes will play in his sophomore season, Canucks fans should be excited. I think as a coach, it's so important to communicate with your players and I think he does a really good job with that.

Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. I wanted to win that Game 7, obviously for the city and for our teammates, but for the coaching staff too. %2Fhockey%2Fnhl%2Fcanucks-sign-defenceman-quinn-hughes-entry-level-contract%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, Golden Knights owner discusses potential NHL 'Canadian division' in 2020-21, Canadiens, Gallagher affirm belief in each other with long-term contract, Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to six-year, $39M deal, Senators sign forward Nick Paul to two-year contract. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! "They're really good coaches, they're great communicators, and they're great motivators," he said. Most of all, they have plenty of self-belief. You want to get to know a new guy if he’s going to be here for the foreseeable future.”. "The biggest thing I think we all realized is that we've got a really good team and that we can maybe do something special," said Hughes about his experience in the playoffs. Veteran right-side defenceman Chris Tanev, who missed the last 11 games with a sprained ankle, fully practised Sunday and is expected to play on Wednesday. What can the Canucks learn from how the Dallas Stars were constructed? We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Quinn Hughes is a defenseman who said he models his game after Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks and Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins. ", "I've been fortunate to have these two, definitely, in my rookie year," he added. 2018-19; 2019-20 We've got a young group, so I think as the years go on, we'll just get to know each other better and better. Green acknowledged Sunday it’s more difficult for a defenceman than a forward to transition straight to the NHL from college hockey. “When he comes and plays, I’m sure he’s going to help us. 2018-19; 2019-20; Career Playoffs; Scoring Logs. The Canucks announced Hughes will travel to Vancouver on Tuesday. "It gave us the confidence to know coming in next year that we've got a really good squad.". Strength, however, hasn’t been an issue for Pettersson and the Canucks probably could have used Hughes, too.

An error has occurred while trying to update your details. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Pettersson, the centre drafted fifth overall by the Canucks the year before Hughes was selected, leads the Canucks with 26 goals and 57 points in 57 games and is the heavy favourite to be the first NHL rookie-of-the-year in Vancouver since Pavel Bure in 1992. After a couple of minor-league stints this season with the Utica Comets, Gaudette has become a Canuck regular and has 12 points in 43 games as an NHL rookie.

Hughes is justifiably confident in his own play, but a big part of his stellar rookie season is the confidence his coaches had in him right from day one.

Parents: Jim Hughes & Ellen Weinberg-Hughes Uncle: Marty Hughes Brothers: Jack Hughes & Luke Hughes Cousin: Ted Doherty Quinn Hughes is known as an elite defensive talent that has mastered the elements of speed and decision-making. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Drafted seventh-overall last June, the speedy University of Michigan defenceman signed his entry-level contract on Sunday, the day after his college season ended. You can change your selections at any time. The Canucks’ 4-10-3 nosedive out of the Western Conference playoff race the last five weeks means there is little at stake in the standings while playing – or sitting out – Hughes, who had 33 points in 32 games for Michigan this season. Year Salary Cap Hit AAV; 2019-2020: 925,000: 916,667: 1,604,167: 2020-2021: 925,000: 916,667: 1,604,167 The Canucks, hammered 6-2 on home ice Saturday night by the Vegas Golden Knights, play Wednesday at home against the New York Rangers. “I haven’t seen him play, but everyone says he’s a great player, a great skater,” Tanev said. Quinn Hughes Overview.