
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes got here a distant second to Colorado Avalanche famous person Cale Makar for greatest defenseman, based on an NHLPA ballot.
The ballot, revealed on April 15, confirmed the outcomes of a participant ballot during which the NHLPA requested fellow NHLers to vote for the very best defenseman within the league.
Makar obtained 71.78% of the votes with Quinn Hughes being the runner-up with 7.44%. Makar had a monster season, changing into simply the ninth blue liner to attain 30 objectives in a season, whereas tallying 92 factors in a season.
As for Quinn Hughes, his harm state of affairs hampered his efficiency all through the season. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop Hughes from main the Canucks in scoring. Hughes notched 16 objectives and 76 factors in 67 video games for the Canucks this season.
All informed, Hughes and Makar ought to be among the many Norris Trophy finalists this season. Nonetheless, it appears that evidently the Avalanche prime defender can have an edge over Hughes this season. It stays to be seen what voters determine within the ultimate Norris Trophy tally.
Quinn Hughes notches 350th profession help

Quinn Hughes reached a major profession milestone on Monday, registering his 350th profession help. Hughes hit the plateau throughout the Canucks’ 2-1 additional time win over the San Jose Sharks. The Canucks captain assisted on Jake DeBrusk’s game-winner on the 4:42 mark of the additional body.
Right here’s a have a look at the historic level:
Hughes fed Brock Boeser for a one-timer that led to a rebound. DeBrusk potted the unfastened puck within the internet to present the Canucks a gritty victory.
With the assists, Hughes joined a choose group of gamers corresponding to Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, and Nathan MacKinnon in registering 350 assists earlier than the age of 26.
Earlier this season Hughes registered his four-hundredth profession level. His 409 whole factors tie him with Alex Edler for 14th on the staff’s all-time scoring listing.
However that’s not all, Hughes handed Edler because the all-time franchise chief in assists amongst defensemen. The American blue liner registered his 311th help in December 2024.
Total, it’s been a season stuffed with milestones for the 25-year-old Canucks captain. Sadly, the staff was unable to succeed in the postseason. Whereas the Canucks had a disappointing finish to their season, there may be hope that subsequent season, the staff can rebound and return to the playoffs.