Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks defenseman and reigning Norris Trophy winner, is already making headlines as one of the favorites for the award next season.
After a stellar 2023-24 campaign where he set career highs in goals, assists, and points, Hughes is tied with Adam Fox of the New York Rangers with +600 odds to win the Norris Trophy, according to FanDuel. The favorite for the award is Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, aiming for his second Norris Trophy, with odds at +300.
Hughes, drafted seventh overall in 2018, had a remarkable season with 92 points (17 goals, 75 assists) and a plus-38 rating in all 82 regular-season games. His impact continued into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, contributing ten assists in 13 games. Canucks fans are eagerly anticipating Hughes' performance in the upcoming season, hopeful that he might join the elite club of defensemen who have achieved 100 or more points in a single season.
As the NHL gears up for another exciting season, the race for the Norris Trophy promises to be fiercely competitive. Hughes is poised to defend his title amidst strong competition from Makar and Fox.