The Arrogant Worms Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/hughes-emerging-on-and-off-ice-helps-canucks-make-positive-pride-night-statement/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Good for Hughes. Since being given an "A" Hughes has really shown some leadership. Petey too for that matter. But it is really important for the top players, who everybody respects and who young fans look up to, speak out for inclusiveness. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Love this! Guys, people, humans can make a difference. Took a train to the city I live in a few weeks back? Got stuck for 1/2 an hour. The train was FULL (!!!) of 13 to 17 year old girls, some with rainbow hair. ALL with peacock colored scarfs'? I was wondering what was going on, remembered my daughter was heading in 'tomorrow,' figured it out. The Harry Styles concert opening night was on! He helps those nervous come out publicly? Or tell their parents. Announce who they are, be themselves! 40 to 100,000 cheer! It gets broadcasted & everyone is supportive! Its things like this that has a generation behind their friends! So different than when I was a kid... Inclusion is everything! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicanbob Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Nothing to be ashamed about, but nothing to brag about either. One's sexual preference should really be just a small part of whom you are. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFaithfulCap Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 With the direction of this team, Hughes makes the most sense as captain 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 “I think that everyone in this room is looking forward to it... Meanwhile the Russians are going "Wait, what?" Hughes is a future captain, great player, great compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, OldFaithfulCap said: With the direction of this team, Hughes makes the most sense as captain That's a funny way to spell Kuzmenko . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, dominicanbob said: Nothing to be ashamed about, but nothing to brag about either. One's sexual preference should really be just a small part of whom you are. Weird that we don't see comments like this when a player gets engaged/married. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, dominicanbob said: Nothing to be ashamed about, but nothing to brag about either. One's sexual preference should really be just a small part of whom you are. No one is bragging champ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Criminal that he will get almost no mention for Norris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, DrJockitch said: Criminal that he will get almost no mention for Norris. Still needs a lot of work defensively to belong in that class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Still needs a lot of work defensively to belong in that class. Plus 18 on a team that's a minus. Hughes is actually very good defensively. And that's playing with AHL level partners. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Still needs a lot of work defensively to belong in that class. Better than Karlsson and out scoring him second half of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DrJockitch said: Better than Karlsson and out scoring him second half of season. I don't disagree, but I wouldn't give it to Karlsson either. My vote will always go to a guy like Makar or Hedman who is a stud in both ends. Edited March 30, 2023 by King Heffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, King Heffy said: I don't disagree, but I wouldn't give it to Karlsson either. My vote will always go to a guy like Makar or Hedman who is a stud in both ends. I think this is more of an issue with modern style defenceman not getting enough credit. He has great anticipation and reads plays, getting to the puck and moving the puck before it gets pinned into his end. ‘Most people get too much credit for banging and clearing the front of the net but Hughes gets the puck out before that becomes the problem. That type of defence shows up more in the fancy stats and is not regarded as well generally even though it is the better way to play and win. ‘Think you are discounting the growth in his game and the Norris generally goes to highest scoring D anyway. Edited March 30, 2023 by DrJockitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, DrJockitch said: Criminal that he will get almost no mention for Norris. I think he may well be a finalist this year. I would bet money that he will be top five in voting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, Kevin Biestra said: I think he may well be a finalist this year. I would bet money that he will be top five in voting. I would bet money he does win the Norris in the next 2-3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, DrJockitch said: Better than Karlsson and out scoring him second half of season. Two more points in three more games, 6 goals for QHs, 9 for EK Jan, Feb, March. QHs is pacing EK but not out scoring him (yet). EKs plus minus has taken a nose dive in March though. Maybe more than just what one could expect from selling key guys. Only month so far QHs has outscored EK is February, by one point in one more game ... and one more point so far this month. QHs for sure has a lot more to work with, not even close really. Still, very impressive. I've yet to see what EK was going in Ottawa from QHs. Edited March 30, 2023 by IBatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Good for him, I scooped up the tie dye hoodie. I was thinking jersey, but at 750 dollars that's a bit too rich for my blood. A 150 dollar hoodie is a bit expensive, but F it. I can take the 150 dollar hit on that. They look amazing and the thing they represent is even more amazing. I have a trans friend and some gay friends. It's criminal how they are treated. I know some folks get mad when politics creeps into sports. But this really isn't negative and it means the world to people that just want to feel like they aren't hated for existing. More love, less hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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