LATEST | NHL makes an important announcement on Canucks captain Quinn Hughes

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Cooper Godin
March 13, 2024 (3:50 PM)

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It's been an incredible season so far for Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, who recently tied his career-high in points with 76 and has an opportunity to set a new benchmark for himself on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Over the last week, the National Hockey League has been polling their writers on who they think will win individual awards at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season and today was the Norris Trophy, which is handed out annually to the best defenceman.

Hughes received 12 first-place votes among 14 writers on NHL.com, who believe he will take home the Norris Trophy this season. Cale Makar and New York Islanders blueliner Noah Dobson came in at second and third respectively in the voting.

"For those reasons and more, Hughes was selected by a panel of 14 NHL.com writers as the favorite to win the Norris Trophy voted as best defenseman in the NHL. He received 68 points, including 12 first-place votes. Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche was second with 52 points and the other two first-place votes. Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders was third (36 points)."

Hughes, 24, leads all defenceman in the National Hockey League in assists and points this season. In 66 games, he's put up 76 points (13 goals, 63 assists), 28 penalty minutes and is a plus-36.

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