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'I'll Answer With My Actions': Quinn Hughes Confirms He Won't Be Signing an Extension During the Season
Quinn Hughes' future in Vancouver is up in the air, and now the Canucks captain has revealed he won't be signing an extension anytime during the upcoming season.
Much has been made of Quinn Hughes' future in Vancouver in recent times, and after a dreadful 2024/25 campaign for the team, many have speculated how quickly he'll want out.
As of right now, Hughes is slated to be a free agent in the summer of 2027, making him eligible for a long-term extension next July, with many speculating he could want out before then.
Hughes promises that his actions will do the talking regarding his future
During a recent interview with Sportsnet, Hughes opened up on this upcoming season and a potential extension in Vancouver, and given his response, it appears as though much of that will depend on how he plays this season.
"I mean, I've really enjoyed Vancouver. I'm very thankful. When I came to Vancouver, I don't think I even thought I was gonna become what I've become. That's happened because of the people in Vancouver - management, coaching. I've had great relationships with Bruce Boudreau and Rick Tocchet.
Management's been kind of giving me the keys to the kingdom a couple years ago. I'm very grateful. As far as this year, I just feel like last year was a failure, and I want to propel my game even further and propel my teammates even further. See what we can do."
Management's been kind of giving me the keys to the kingdom a couple years ago. I'm very grateful. As far as this year, I just feel like last year was a failure, and I want to propel my game even further and propel my teammates even further. See what we can do."
Clearly, the team captain is going to base his future on how things go in 2025/26, and with the burning question of wanting to play with his brothers continuing to come up, he wouldn't provide a direct answer.
Ultimately, Hughes is eligible for an extension next summer, and how the team play this season will play a key role in that, but for now, he's purely focused on the upcoming campaign.
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SEPTEMBRE 11 | 32 ANSWERS 'I'll Answer With My Actions': Quinn Hughes Confirms He Won't Be Signing an Extension During the Season Will Quinn Hughes' next contract be with the Vancouver Canucks? | ||
| Yes | 13 | 40.6 % |
| No | 19 | 59.4 % |
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