Quinn Hughes gives a sobering look at the Canucks’ struggles after the Kings loss
The Vancouver Canucks are in a difficult position, since they had a 1-5-1 result in the last seven games. Their most recent setback was a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver.
The Canucks are now 19-15-10, dropping to fifth place in the Pacific Division.
Canucks captain Quinn Hugheswho is the current winner of the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman in the NHL, let out a sob on Vancouver’s recent struggles, via TSN.
“We just gave up too many rushes, too many turnovers, we didn’t play the way we want to play, we outplayed ourselves.” All of the above,” he said.
He went on to say that while he’s optimistic, it’s time for him and the rest of his teammates to figure things out.
“I mean, I’m optimistic and I believe in our group,” Hughes continued. “Having said that, it’s Game 44 tonight and we’ve got to figure our stuff out quickly.”
The Canucks next host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night at Rogers Arena; The puck is scheduled for 10:00 PM EST.
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The There was talk of the Canucks to be interested in moving one of JT Miller or Elias Pettersson, who are said to be involved in a rift between them.
“I know I can do better,” Pettersson said. “I’ll be the first to say it and I don’t think it will ever get easier.”
“I didn’t have the start (of the season) that I wanted. At the end of the day, I have expectations from the club, and obviously I haven’t met them yet. But, I mean, it doesn’t matter what people say. I know what I can do and that’s what I focus on.”
Pettersson is one player who needs to improve his performance quickly, as he has just 10 goals and 19 assists so far in the 2024-25 season.
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