We're just weeks away from opening night and as their usual, NHL network has started issuing their top 50 of last year's best player around the League.
CANUCKS PLAYER DISRESPECT ONCE AGAIN
Quinn Hughes established himself as one of the league's very best all-around Defenseman as he obtained nothing less then 76 points in 78 games and an impressive +15 rating in one of the league's worst defensive team.
The NHL Network issued the following highlights video showcasing Hughes' skill and his rank:
They then issued the 41 to 50 ranks and Hughes featured on the 45th rank:
Hughes finished 3rd in scoring amongst all NHL Defenseman, broke his own franchise record and became the fastest Defenseman in NHL history to reach the 200 assist mark. After receiving a handful of Norris Trophy votes, doesn't he deserve a little more recognition?
Hughes will be back even stronger tu is year, Tocchet should be able to unload some of his duties onto the newly acquired Filip Hronek. Hughes is set to celebrate his 24th birthday by the end of 2023, entering his prime years, what do you think his ceiling is?