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Before missing 10 of 13 games from early February to mid-March due to injuries, Hughes was the leader among defenders with 59 points through 47 appearances. Since the 2021-22 campaign, he ranks second among all rearguards with 312 points and first with 264 assists across 304 regular-season appearances. Hughes is also second among defensemen in power-play points (132) during that stretch. From a purely offensive standpoint, only Cale Makar ranks ahead of Hughes. The 25-year-old Hughes should be one of the first blueliners off the board in fantasy drafts, but potential managers should be aware that he won’t help much in categories outside of points and shots. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a six-year, $47.1 million contract with the Canucks in October of 2021.
Ready to return
Hughes (lower body) will return to the lineup against Nashville on Monday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hughes will be back on the top pairing and first power-play unit after missing the last four games. He has accounted for one goal, six assists, 18 shots on net and six blocked shots through nine appearances this season. Hughes will probably replace Pierre-Olivier Joseph in Monday's lineup versus the Predators.
Hughes will be back on the top pairing and first power-play unit after missing the last four games. He has accounted for one goal, six assists, 18 shots on net and six blocked shots through nine appearances this season. Hughes will probably replace Pierre-Olivier Joseph in Monday's lineup versus the Predators.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 26:38
- Average Power Play TOI: 5:18
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:08
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At the age of 24 -- he'll turn 25 on Oct. 14 -- Hughes is already well-established as one of the top offensive defensemen of his generation, and he has the potential to be remembered as one of the best puck-moving blueliners of all time once everything is said and done. He set career highs in 2023-24 with 17 goals and 92 points across 82 regular-season contests, making it the third straight campaign in which he exceeded the 65-point mark and the fifth consecutive season with over 40 points. Dating back to 2021-22, Hughes has 32 goals and 236 points across 236 contests, a total which ranks below only Roman Josi (240 points) and Cale Makar (242) among defensemen over the last three years. Hughes doesn't do much in non-offensive categories -- he finished 2023-24 with 38 PIM, 29 hits and 55 blocks -- but he's a good bet to once again compete for the scoring title among defensemen in 2024-25.
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Not traveling to St. Louis
Hughes (lower body) won't travel with the team ahead of Thursday's game against St. Louis, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
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Sitting out again Tuesday
Hughes (lower body) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's home matchup against the Rangers, per Canucks Army.
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Won't play against Edmonton
Hughes is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play versus the Oilers on Sunday, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.
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Picks up two assists
Hughes notched two assists, including one on the power play, and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
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Pair of points in win
Hughes scored a power-play goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Stars.
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Likely to return Monday
Hughes, who has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury, will likely return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Predators, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Although the Canucks didn't have line rushes during Monday's morning skate, Hughes appears to be on track to return to game action, while Pierre-Olivier Joseph will likely exit the lineup to make room. Hughes has made nine appearances to begin the regular season, recording a goal, six assists, six blocked shots, a hit and a minus-1 rating while averaging 26:38 of ice time.
Although the Canucks didn't have line rushes during Monday's morning skate, Hughes appears to be on track to return to game action, while Pierre-Olivier Joseph will likely exit the lineup to make room. Hughes has made nine appearances to begin the regular season, recording a goal, six assists, six blocked shots, a hit and a minus-1 rating while averaging 26:38 of ice time.