BREAKING NEWS: Vancouver Canucks Sensation Star Quinn Hughes Crowned Norris Trophy Winner, Breaks Team Scoring Record, Earns NHL First-Team All-Star Honors, All-Star Game Captaincy, and Leads League in……read more

The city is celebrating as Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has capped a historic season by being officially named the Norris Trophy Winner as the NHL’s top defenseman for 2025.

The 25-year-old superstar led all NHL defensemen in scoring this season, piling up an incredible 95 points (20 goals, 75 assists) over 82 games. His total not only led the league among blueliners but also broke the Vancouver Canucks’ franchise single-season record for points by a defenseman, surpassing his own previous mark set just a year earlier.

Hughes’ sensational season earned him NHL First-Team All-Star honors for the second consecutive year, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most dynamic and consistent players on the back end.

He also served as captain for the Pacific Division at the 2025 NHL All-Star Game, where he put on a show with dazzling skating and elite playmaking, helping lead his squad to victory in the tournament-style event.

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet praised Hughes’ growth and leadership:

> “Quinn’s the heart of this team. He drives our offense, controls the game from the back end, and sets the standard every single day. Watching him mature into one of the best defensemen in the world has been incredible.”

Fans at Rogers Arena have embraced Hughes as the face of the franchise and a cornerstone of their playoff hopes. His blend of elite skating, vision, and calm under pressure transformed the Canucks’ transition game and power play into one of the league’s best.

This Norris Trophy win marks Hughes’ second career win, making him the first Canuck in history to capture the award multiple times. Analysts around the NHL are calling him the gold standard for the new generation of puck-moving defensemen.

With his leadership, the Canucks surged back into the playoffs and look poised for a deep run. Hughes himself vowed after accepting the award