Quinn Hughes an important part of the Canucks future, GM Benning says Globe_Sports
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning responds to questions during a news conference in Vancouver, on Sept. 13, 2018.Vancouver general manager Jim Benning expects recently signed defenceman Quinn Hughes to be a big part of the Canucks future.“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him. It’s a big step,” Benning told reporters on Monday, a day after the Canucks signed Hughes to a three-year entry-level contract.
“If he’s healthy and ready to play, then he’ll play,” Benning said. “But if he’s not, then we’re going to make sure we do the right thing for him and he won’t play until he’s healthy.” Right now the front office is looking to add a defenceman through college free agency before turning their attention to NHL free agency and possible trades, Benning said.The second half of the season has been a struggle for the Canucks, who sat nine points out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference on Monday. Coming out of the all-star break, the team has posted a 5-10-3 record and been outscored 56-40.
“When I talked to Quinn, I explained to him that there’s going to be a lots of expectation, but just come in and do the things you’re capable of doing,” he said. “He has a lot of good attributes that will help our group moving forward. So I just said just come in and work hard and have fun and don’t be nervous, just do the things you’re capable of doing and I expect him to do that.”
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