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Quinn Hughes’ Ranking as NHL’s Second-Best Defenseman Sparks Debate

The National Hockey League Network has released its list of the Top 20 Defensemen currently in the NHL, with Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes ranked second behind Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar. The ranking has sparked a heated debate among hockey fans on social media, with some expressing surprise at Hughes’ low placement.

Hughes took home his first Norris Trophy last season after an impressive campaign, scoring 17 goals and tallying 75 assists for 92 points. This impressive performance catapulted him from his #10 ranking last year to the #2 spot. However, not all fans are convinced with the ranking, with some arguing that Hughes should be ranked higher.

One fan commented, "Surprised he’s not lower. #9 on this list Evan Bouchard outplayed Quinn in the playoffs." Another fan disagreed, stating, "I think it’s important to note that neither team AVS or Canucks. Would complain having either player. IF there is a gap. It’s not very big and both players are phenomenal."

Canucks fans argue that Quinn Hughes deserves to be ranked #1 after his Norris-winning performance last year. One fan wrote, "Totally makes sense. The winner of the trophy as the NHL’s best d-man ranked second best d-man by the NHL Network." Another fan asked, "I think it’s okay. But when the best defenceman award goes to the #2 ranked defenseman does the list still make sense? Or does cale deserve the Norris?"

The Hughes brothers – Quinn, Luke, and Jack – have made history by becoming the first trio of siblings to be featured together on the cover of an EA Sports NHL video game. Quinn Hughes said, "It’s a huge honor for us to be on the cover of NHL 25 together. We all grew up playing EA Sports NHL games and never could’ve imagined we’d one day be the cover athletes. It’s a dream come true."

The EA Sports NHL 25 game is set to release on October 4 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, with EA Play subscribers receiving a 10-hour trial a week before the release, along with in-game perks and discounts during the release.

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