On Wednesday morning, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was named as one of the three finalists for the prestigious James Norris Memorial Trophy, recognizing the top defenceman in the NHL. In his inaugural season wearing the &#8216;C&#8217; for the Canucks, Hughes shattered franchise records, tallying an impressive 75 assists and 92 points in 82 games.
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That’s our Captain! 🫡
Leading the NHL in scoring from a defenceman and making his mark with single-season bests and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> franchise records, Quinn Hughes has been named a James Norris Memorial Trophy finalist! <a href="https://t.co/w1hHbDEjoq">pic.twitter.com/w1hHbDEjoq</a>
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The 24-year-old Orlando native&#8217;s remarkable achievements were beyond franchise milestones. Hughes also ranked among the league&#8217;s top defencemen in various categories, including power-play assists, power-play points, plus/minus, goals, total time on ice, shots on goal, and power-play goals. His exceptional performance has not only solidified his place as a Norris Trophy finalist but has also <a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/quinn-hughes-growth-shooter-offseason-difficult-believe">propelled the Canucks&#8217; offense</a>, guiding the team to a postseason berth and division title. 
Hughes finds himself in esteemed company, with his younger brother Luke also receiving recognition as a Calder Trophy nominee for the NHL&#8217;s top rookie this season. 
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I would say it was a good morning for Jim and Ellen Hughes. 
Their youngest son, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJDevils?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NJDevils</a> Luke Hughes, follows in older brother Quinn’s footsteps as he has been named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. <a href="https://t.co/z4a3vDU7AO">https://t.co/z4a3vDU7AO</a>
&mdash; Kristy Flannery (@InStilettos_NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/InStilettos_NHL/status/1785361791150653513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Moreover, Hughes&#8217; nomination marks a historic moment for the Vancouver Canucks, as he becomes the first player in the team&#8217;s 53-year history to vie for the Norris Trophy. Additionally, Hughes aims to join the ranks of notable U.S.-born winners, including Chris Chelios, Brian Leetch, and most recently, Adam Fox.
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Incredible but true: Quinn Hughes is the first defenceman in the 54-year history of the Vancouver Canucks to be a finalist for the Norris Trophy.
I believe he will also be the first defenceman in franchise history to finish in the top-five in Norris Trophy voting.
&mdash; David Willberg (@Willbergs_World) <a href="https://twitter.com/Willbergs_World/status/1785701592630427682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Among the other finalists are Nashville&#8217;s Roman Josi and Colorado&#8217;s Cale Makar, both perennial contenders in their own right. Josi&#8217;s prolific performance saw him lead defencemen in goals, power-play goals, and shots on goal, elevating the Predators to their 10th playoff berth during his tenure. Makar, on the other hand, boasted an impressive points-per-game average and played a pivotal role in securing the Colorado Avalanche&#8217;s seventh consecutive playoff appearance, also setting franchise records along the way.
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Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi and Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy. <a href="https://t.co/AGOsxQlLJQ">https://t.co/AGOsxQlLJQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Xsf6hoXVg">pic.twitter.com/3Xsf6hoXVg</a>
&mdash; NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1785685942985970086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The winner will be named at the 2024 NHL Awards in late June, and while this recognition would mean a lot to these players, all three are still fighting for the greatest trophy of them all. Hughes and Josi will lead their teams to Game 6, while Makar will have some time off as the Avalanche eliminated the Jets in five games.

On Wednesday morning, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was named as one of the three finalists for the prestigious James Norris Memorial Trophy, recognizing the top defenceman in the NHL. In his inaugural season wearing the 'C' for the Canucks, Hughes shattered franchise records, tallying an impressive 75 assists and 92 points in 82 games.

https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1785686252622393722

The 24-year-old Orlando native's remarkable achievements were beyond franchise milestones. Hughes also ranked among the league's top defencemen in various categories, including power-play assists, power-play points, plus/minus, goals, total time on ice, shots on goal, and power-play goals. His exceptional performance has not only solidified his place as a Norris Trophy finalist but has also <a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/quinn-hughes-growth-shooter-offseason-difficult-believe">propelled the Canucks' offense</a>, guiding the team to a postseason berth and division title. 

Hughes finds himself in esteemed company, with his younger brother Luke also receiving recognition as a Calder Trophy nominee for the NHL's top rookie this season. 

https://twitter.com/InStilettos_NHL/status/1785361791150653513

Moreover, Hughes' nomination marks a historic moment for the Vancouver Canucks, as he becomes the first player in the team's 53-year history to vie for the Norris Trophy. Additionally, Hughes aims to join the ranks of notable U.S.-born winners, including Chris Chelios, Brian Leetch, and most recently, Adam Fox.

https://twitter.com/Willbergs_World/status/1785701592630427682

Among the other finalists are Nashville's Roman Josi and Colorado's Cale Makar, both perennial contenders in their own right. Josi's prolific performance saw him lead defencemen in goals, power-play goals, and shots on goal, elevating the Predators to their 10th playoff berth during his tenure. Makar, on the other hand, boasted an impressive points-per-game average and played a pivotal role in securing the Colorado Avalanche's seventh consecutive playoff appearance, also setting franchise records along the way.

https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1785685942985970086

The winner will be named at the 2024 NHL Awards in late June, and while this recognition would mean a lot to these players, all three are still fighting for the greatest trophy of them all. Hughes and Josi will lead their teams to Game 6, while Makar will have some time off as the Avalanche eliminated the Jets in five games.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes named finalist for NHL’s Norris Trophy

Danila Klimovich during the Vancouver Canucks' 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets at the 2024 Young Stars Classic from Penticton, BC.

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