Over the last few weeks, the spotlight around the Vancouver Canucks has shifted in a big way. Instead of the focus staying on their poor performances, most of the attention has moved toward their captain, Quinn Hughes. Every game now feels less about the score and more about what Hughes does, how he looks on the bench, and what his body language might mean for his future.

The noise has only grown louder as the Canucks continue to lose. Sitting at the bottom of the league with just 25 points in 30 games, every defeat feels heavier. And with each loss, the trade rumors around their captain seem to gain even more intensity.

Now, for the first time, the Canucks coach, Adam Foote, has openly admitted that the constant speculation around Hughes has reached the locker room as well.

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