Captain Quinn Hughes Delivers Major Message to His Vancouver Canucks Teammates During Preseason
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Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes appears more determined than ever so far in training camp, the defensemen has been bombarded with rumours that he will jump ship to New Jersey to play with his brothers, but that doesn't seem to be bothering him.
He has been setting the example for dedication and worth ethic throughout training camp and everyone is taking notice, despite the distractions.
"Hughes is two years away from becoming an unrestricted free agent and rumors about his future with the club started when Jim Rutherford told reporters that it might not come down to money or term, while the Canucks captain broke his silence earlier this month by saying that he can handle the noise."-Jaxon
Captain Quinn Hughes looks primed for a monster year with the Vancouver Canucks.
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reported on the Hughes situation and how he is handling it. There are no clear signs of distraction or lack of commitment to his team.
"Entering a season when there will be conjecture everywhere the Canucks travel in the National Hockey League about Hughes' future and whether he will want to play with his American brothers in New Jersey rather than re-sign in Vancouver next summer, the 25-year-old defenceman has looked in training camp fiercely focussed on playing for - and leading - his current team."-MacIntyre
While Hughes has been setting the example through his play and competitiveness, he claims it's not even a goal he set out to achieve, he simply just wants to be the best version of himself entering this season.
"«I don't even know if I was trying to set a tone. I just want to make sure that I'm ready to go. And if I'm ready to go, then that helps the team. Just like, you know, if Brock (Boeser) is ready to go, that helps the team. I didn't do any scrimmaging during the summer because I was working on some other things, so that's where I just wanted to make sure I'm getting reps and my energy felt good. I'm trying to push myself."-Hughes
Regardless of whether or not Hughes ends up leaving in two years when he becomes a UFA, he is here now and he is ready to do what it takes to win for his team.
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