Quinn Hughes worries fans amid trade rumors
The Vancouver Canucks he barely survived 12 months before another of their best players began to take an emotional break. Last season’s question in Vancouver was the relationship between Elias Petterson and JT Miller, which ended in the Miller’s departure to the New York Rangers. The latest rumor about Canucks potential trade of captain Quinn Hughesand the lack of competitive energy in his body language is an all-too-familiar sight.
The latest moment of body language came the Canucks’ loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Hughes watched his teammates turn the puck over, prompting him to drop the play and slowly backcheck. The Avalanche, who will make you pay for giving up the game, quickly turned it into a miracle run that almost resulted in a goal if it weren’t for Kevin Lankinen.
Last week, Hughes came under fire for giving up the puck on the power play. Pettersson had an ugly foul on a cross-ice pass attempt, and Hughes didn’t bother trying to regain possession. While Vancouver tries to be patient with Hughes, it could be the second straight year the front office has to trade one of its best players in the offseason.
Will the Quinn Hughes trade lead to a full rebuild? The Canucks believed they had a core built that could compete with the rest of the league, but it was a disaster. It begs the question: What is going on in Vancouver and is there a way to fix it?
2025-12-03 20:43:00
