Hughes focused on more goals, having shot-first mentality for Canucks

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"I think he's one of the best defensemen, and he's a lot of fun to watch," Josi said.

7 pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, had 53 points (eight goals, 45 assists) in 68 games in 2019-20 and was runner-up to Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year.

He had 41 points (three goals, 38 assists) in 56 games in 2020-21, then set a Canucks record for defensemen with 68 points (eight goals, 60 assists) in 76 games last season.

Makar had 86 points (28 goals, 77 assists) in 77 games last season.

He led the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche with 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 20 games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the postseason.

"I think [Quinn is] going to score more goals this year, that's for sure," Jack said.

He has a good shot, but I think he's focused on using it

I mean, he's been a League leader in assists for defensemen every year he's been in [the NHL], but I think it's time where he kind of understands he can score too and beat goalies

"He's a guy that knows how to put up points, and I think 68 is a franchise record that will be broken this year and the following year and so on

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