Quinn Hughes on pace to make Canucks history in rookie season - Sportsnet.ca

His first visit to the Bell Centre was actually one of Hughes’ roughest games, literally and figuratively. On his first shift, the Canadiens’ Max Domi delivered a sharp cross-check across the kidneys that drove Hughes to the ice. Just because. On Hughes’ next shift, he was hit heavily by Phillip Danault.

For the season, Hughes’ 50 points rank fourth among NHL defenceman, sandwiched between Tampa’s Victor Hedman and St. Louis’ Alex Pietrangelo. No defenceman has as many points as he does since the All-Star break. Canucks coach Travis Green told reporters in Montreal: "I could probably go on for a while about little things in his game. Incredible skater, great on his edges, great vision. I like that he stays humble. I also like that he can handle highs and lows. If he makes a mistake, he doesn’t crumble. If he gets three or four points, he doesn’t get ahead of himself either."

"He got me right where there’s no padding," he said Wednesday. "It was hard enough to kind of snap my head back, too. I’ve just got to be ready mentally for that. Like, this is how it’s going to be."

imacSportsnet Says a lot about him, says a lot about past Canucks d-men as well ...

imacSportsnet Watched him play the other day. This guy's a superstar. To have that much confidence and skill at that age is amazing.

imacSportsnet Used to hate when Van was in the late Saturday night double header. NOT anymore. Love watching Quinn and Pettersson.

imacSportsnet Wasn't he available for habs to pick before KK? Who does the drafting/picking for them? StevieWonder ?

imacSportsnet Says alot about the franchise, 63 points Sheesh.

imacSportsnet Succeeding at a young age unlike his bro.

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