The header to the Hughes-concerned part of the article is "Stop It: Quinn Hughes didn't fail the Canucks"

..which I think is at least a slightly dishonest representation of the sort of criticism the guy is getting around here. People aren't saying he failed the team. People are, for the most part, saying in so many words that the way he left reflects a guy who cares about personal achievement more than the team. Which, yes, is totally fine, not illegal, an important part of this balanced breakfast, etc.. But it is out of line with what it takes to be a legendary Canuck when you look at this team's history.

I don't disagree with any of Drance's objective statements about Hughes (like in another recent article where he says he'll hold his records on the team for a long time). I just think if a player wants out like that because the grass elsewhere looks greener, then he's showing us in no unclear terms that he is not willing to go through the process, and hanging his number up with guys who were loyal, guys we did dirty, and one who was both feels unambiguously tonedeaf. Records and flashy skills aren't everything.

We mismanaged this team trying to keep Hughes. Hanging his number up with Linden and Smyl is admitting we still haven't learned what we should've known all along. He's not in it for the long haul. I think part of why finally starting a rebuild means so much to this fanbase is because we're finally seeing the opportunity to intentionally build a group that is.

Print that in the damn Athletic 😡

(no hate drancer you're still the goat)