Recently named captain, Hughes is off to a strong start in every aspect of the game, and so is Elias Pettersson. Currently leading the league in points with 20 and 21 respectively, it goes without saying that everyone is taking notice, even the infamous Eastern Media.
Under Rick Tocchet's guidance, the Canucks' dynamic duo has been carrying the team to new heights, and others have followed; J.T. Miller has been excellent, Thatcher Demko's been Vezina-Trophy good, and even Tyler Myers has been performing well lately. We're starting to get the feels of a new era in Vancouver, and hopefully, this 12-game stretch is only the beginning of a Dynasty.