WHY QUINN HUGHES WILL BE THE "BEST" DEFENSEMAN IN THE NHL

[@jimmyhockey]

Do you believe Quinn Hughes can be the best defense man in the NHL?

[@mcj44]

Sure if Makar and Fox retire tomorrow

[@DaltonM1967]

yep and already is i stand on it

[@sucraf1]

Don't understand this question. Didn't he just win the Norris for the best defense man in the NHL? LOL.

[@baiqi44]

​@@mcj44 I agree with Makar, but I don't and have never agreed with Fox. It's not that I don't think Fox isn't a great d-man, it's more like people out east (or people who just don't watch the Canucks regularly) don't realize how great Hughes is.

[@mcj44]

@@baiqi44 Fox is consistently above a point per game while being slightly better defensively than Hughes, and he’s done it for 3 seasons now over Hughes’ 1 season of being a top 3 D. When looking at the actual track record rather than one season, give me Fox. But if Hughes repeats his 90 point great defensive season then give me Hughes.

[@Aiden_Baars]

I’ve been thinking the same thing, Makar was better earlier but Hughes trajectory is pretty insane. every year he gets so much better on both ends. I’m no hockey genius but one observation I’ve made is that it seems Makar is much better at capitalizing on chances while Hughes is better at creating chances. Once Hughes learns to be more consistent with finishing his plays he’ll get 100 points easy. If you watch his mix from last year there’s so many great plays he makes that don’t end up on the scoreboard

[@wati8995]

Makar might be better right now, but I think the style Hughes places will make him better overall in the long run. It’s just more sustainable then the north south speed game Makar plays. That being said, they’re both great players that are going to make the defensive positions better over time, and they’re a treat to watch 👌🏼

[@jimmyhockey]

Well said, both guys are elite and while Makar may be better now, Hughes is putting his name in the conversation

[@behonestwithyourself3718]

I'm a Canucks fan so I'm a little biased. Hughes was on a crappy team until last year so I think he was underrated. With the new management and the Nucks hitting their stride he's going to have a few stomper years here.

[@MrPointmidget]

Hughes might not be the fastest player in a straight line, but he's the best skater in the league. He breaks ankles with his deeks. He also breaks ankles with his slap shot... True story. I also think he's going to be the first player in the NHL to get back to back to back 100+ point seasons since Paul Coffey.

[@darryelphillip5219]

Connor mcdavid exists 😮‍💨

[@chrisfernandes2170]

I think the main thing you're missing from Quinn is his ability to breakout in less than 5 seconds of creating a possession change. His first pass is elite and when there is no first pass he can just skate it up himself. Great video!

[@jimmyhockey]

His edges are incredible, thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video🙏🏻

[@madamkirk]

Agreed 👍

[@Jrrobins99]

i know it was only the preseason but from what i saw, honestly, Quinn Hughes looked like he stepped up his level once again and im ngl. I would love to see another Quinn Hughes norris. Maybe 100 points this season as well😳

[@jimmyhockey]

If he gets 100 he is a lock for another Norris

[@CanucksNate]

Hughes gonna win the Norris again

[@jimmyhockey]

It’ll be tough but I can see it happening

[@CanucksNate]

@@jimmyhockey he’s obviously gonna win it he’s the best defensemen in the league

[@kazzipolbus4788]

@@CanucksNateRetarded 😹

[@esperago]

Forsling is gonna press him, hard.

[@jberczi6]

Bold prediction to make of the reigning Norris winner

[@jimmyhockey]

I never made a prediction, i just put some information out and asked you all to decide. Who is your top defenseman?

[@jamiegustkey2573]

His breakout is undeniable. So at 97% success rate of 'starting' the play from deep in his zone, the play begins as good as it possibly can. Where'd I get that %??? Just by watching.

[@jimmyhockey]

Love the logic 🤝

[@aidancarpenter37]

Someone finally says it, respect jimmy

[@jimmyhockey]

I gotchu🤝

[@shengchen3721]

Quinn Hughes is the GOAT 😀😃

[@jimmyhockey]

🐐🐐🐐

[@CanucksNate]

Yessir he’s the GOAT 👍

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

Learn what Greatest Of All Time means, dummy

[@sucraf1]

Sad that you never heard of Bobby Orr. LOL

[@mikepetro9679]

This Redwings fan is so damn angry we didnt draft him. What a massive mistake. That said man I love watching him , his skating and passing are incredible. Hard to say hes better than Makar right now but perhaps they are about equal. Both phenominal players. Great video!

[@AW-xv7dq]

If you send 1 fwd out to the point to check Hughes... its almost guaranteed he's gonna get his ankles broken

[@jimmyhockey]

That’s what makes Hughes so special, the edges are just too elite

[@coryjohn4057]

If Hughes was on the Oilers he’d have 130 plus points last year. We will see Hughes totals go up. As he matures points will follow. I’m betting 120

[@jimmyhockey]

That’s a stretch, probably around the same production, Oilers have Bouchard and he is an offensive d man too and got no where near that number

[@coryjohn4057]

@@jimmyhockey Bouchard is no Hughes. Hughes slowed down a bit last year. Makes plays. Isn’t on a power play with the 2 best forwards in the league.

[@goaliepro1996]

he was my first pick (pick 9) in my fantasy draft

[@jimmyhockey]

Great pick👍🏻

[@johnnybaxter1953]

Hughes is the best defenceman in the league

[@jimmyhockey]

🤝

[@Nfnf889]

Jimmy hockey? Should be “Johnny knows hockey”!

[@dopeboygangsta]

Makar somewhere laughing

[@TJJ-lj7wo]

I would definitely expect him to regress a bit. His Points line is 84.5 and I’m smashing the under on that. very hard to duplicate a Norris quality year again as a young player with many ups and downs to come still

[@jimmyhockey]

Maybe but this Canucks team added a few nice offensive pieces and their defense is basically the same minus Zadorov, I would go with the under too expecting about 80p points for him

[@Xyy2387]

That's a bad bet. He'll push 100 pts this season. He has more options up ice, and the PP will improve with the new additions. His shot will only improve as well. His peak is years away.

[@jackmaloney9936]

He might not get a Norris but I’ll take 84.5 in my sleep. That’s like mcdavid at 99.5

[@coryjohn4057]

I bet he pushes 120. He can put up 5 pt nights

[@sharkhaos_probably]

"Quinn Hughes is trash" - other forwards' podiatrists

[@Hartwell10]

You are absolutely delusional if you think Hughes will be better than Makar.. But he probably is a safe pick for the 2nd best defenseman.

[@Ladderman421]

Luke is going to be better than Quinn.

[@jimmyhockey]

I’m a bit higher on Quinn but both players will be amazing

[@CanucksNate]

No he won’t

[@wpgjet61]

Keep dreaming buddy😂😂😂

[@Ladderman421]

@@wpgjet61 Dreaming? Luke skates faster, has a better defensive mind, stronger, and taller than Quinn. The only dreaming is you floating in space not actually watching Luke play last year.

[@coryjohn4057]

@@Ladderman421Quinn is a 100 pt guy. His mind and edges nobody can match. Hughes will only get better next few years. But I’m betting his younger brother hits 80. Not to shabby. But to be better. Time will tell.

[@hemanownsyou]

Hughes >>>>>>>>>>>>> Makar Suck it, haters!