Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes has established himself as a premier defenseman in the National Hockey League, known for his exceptional offensive capabilities and leadership as captain of the Vancouver Canucks. After an impactful collegiate career at the University of Michigan, where he set a freshman defenseman record with 29 points (5 goals, 24 assists) in the 2017–18 season, Quinn Hughes quickly established himself as a premier defenseman in the National Hockey League. His freshman performance earned him spots on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team and the All-Big Ten Second Team, following significant offensive skill demonstrated at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) from 2015 to 2017. He also contributed to a bronze medal win at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

During this prolific season, he also played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game and set multiple franchise records, including becoming the fastest Canucks player to reach 300 assists in 376 games and surpassing Alexander Edler to become the Canucks’ all-time leader in assists by a defenseman with 313. In 2025, Hughes continued to achieve significant milestones, reaching his 400th NHL point and becoming the Canucks’ all-time leader in points by a defenseman with 410. His consistent excellence has been recognized with numerous team accolades, including the Babe Pratt Trophy from 2020 to 2025. In 2025 alone, he was also awarded the Cyclone Taylor Trophy, Cyrus H.

McLean Trophy, Three Stars Award, Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award, and the Daniel & Henrik Sedin Award. His growing prominence in the league will also see him featured on the cover of EA Sports NHL 25 and named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 2025.