Quinn Hughes continues to guide Vancouver Canucks’ blue line with the same confidence he has displayed since entering the league. Even in a challenging season marked by losses and uncertainty, his influence remains undeniable.

This season carries a heavier burden, as Hughes takes on substantial responsibility in every situation, often serving as the one constant in a year filled with turbulence.

When head coach Adam Foote addressed questions about Hughes’ rising ice time, Vancouver supporters were already on edge. Hughes has logged more minutes than nearly any defenseman in the NHL recently, including three straight games above 28 minutes—a testament to both his importance and the pressure Vancouver is facing.

“We have to tame him,” Foote said, according to The Hockey News’ Adam Kiersze

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