In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News and Rumours, Quinn Hughes speaks for the first time since president Jim Rutherford’s infamous press conference about his future. Meanwhile, Evander Kane pumps up Elias Pettersson and talks about the potential of playing alongside him this season. Finally, more details emerge about training camp in Penticton, including high ticket prices and the date of the always-anticipated blue vs. white scrimmage.
Quinn Hughes Isn’t Worrying About His Future in Vancouver Right Now
The two biggest stories circulating the rumour mill this offseason have centred around Connor McDavid and Quinn Hughes. Uncertainty about their futures in their respective cities has generated plenty of clicks and rampant speculation. Could McDavid and Hughes be wearing different jerseys at some point in the future? While it has always been at the back of Canucks fans’ minds since Jack and Luke were drafted, it has vaulted to the forefront ever since Rutherford mentioned to the media the possibility of him joining his brothers in New Jersey when his current contract expires in 2027.
“It may not boil down to money with [Quinn]. He said before he wants to play with his brothers. And that would be partly out of our control…” said Rutherford.
Since that presser, there have been plenty of articles talking about whether the Canucks will be able to re-sign their captain before then. There has even been speculation about trading him to the Devils before the 2027 Trade Deadline, or possibly next offseason, if they don’t make the playoffs this season.
At the time, the Canucks had already done their exit interviews with the media, so Quinn was not asked about it immediately afterward. Instead, fans were left to read and listen to all the speculation and rumours without any comments from the man himself…until now. Unfortunately, he didn’t say anything to quell the concerns when he spoke to Sportsnet’s Ian MacIntyre on Friday (Sept. 5).
“One thing I’m really good at — or have gotten good at — is I’m very present. I can’t even sign for another year, so there’s nothing I can do. As far as the noise (about his future), I can handle the noise. That’s why I’m the captain of the team, because I can handle these things and I can play at an elite level and it doesn’t matter what’s going on around…
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