BREAKING NEWS: Vancouver Canucks Superstar Quinn Hughes formally pledges allegiance and loyalty to the Vancouver Canucks by signing a multimillion-dollar contract extension. He stated that he would like to end his career with the Vancouver Canucks….

In a massive win for the Vancouver Canucks and their loyal fanbase, superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes has officially signed a long-term, multimillion-dollar contract extension, solidifying his future with the team he’s come to define. The deal not only underscores Hughes’ deep commitment to the organization but signals a clear message: the Canucks are building toward sustained contention—and Hughes wants to be at the heart of it.

At a press conference held this morning at Rogers Arena, Hughes was all smiles as he expressed his excitement and dedication to the franchise he’s called home since being drafted seventh overall in 2018.

“This is where I want to be. Vancouver is home,” Hughes said. “I’ve grown here not just as a player, but as a person. From ownership to the front office to the fans—I feel their trust, and I’m ready to return that trust by giving everything I have, every night, for as long as I play. I’d love nothing more than to finish my career as a Vancouver Canuck.”

Though specific terms of the deal have not yet been made public, sources close to the negotiation confirm that the extension will keep Hughes in Vancouver through the prime of his career and comes with a significant pay raise—placing him among the highest-paid defensemen in the NHL.

The announcement comes after Hughes delivered another sensational season, further cementing his status as one of the league’s premier blueliners. Known for his elite skating, pinpoint vision, and quarterback-like control of the power play, Hughes captained the Canucks to one of their best regular-season performances in recent memory, and was a finalist for the Norris Trophy.

“Quinn is the heartbeat of our team,” said Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin. “His leadership on and off the ice has been nothing short of exceptional. This extension reflects not only his talent but our belief that he’s the player to lead us into the future.”

Under head coach Rick Tocchet, the Canucks have developed a defensive core that has become the backbone of the team’s resurgence, with Hughes at the forefront. With this extension, the Canucks have ensured that their foundational piece remains in place as they continue to build toward a Stanley Cup-caliber roster.

Fan reaction was immediate and jubilant. #HughesForever trended across social media within minutes of the news breaking, and thousands of Canucks faithful celebrated what many view as a new era of stability and ambition.

Hughes, now 25, is coming into his prime—and clearly has unfinished business in Vancouver.

“The ultimate goal is a Stanley Cup,” he said. “That’s what I’m here for. That’s what this city deserves. And I’m not going anywhere until we get it done.”