Quinn Hughes now has 311 assists as a Vancouver Canuck and has passed Alex Edler to become the franchise leader for assists from a defenceman. With an assist on the Jake DeBrusk power play goal in Detroit,

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes made franchise history over the weekend leapfrogging former Canucks rearguard Alexander Edler to assume the franchise’s all-time mark for assists by a defenseman.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes has completely destroyed a Vancouver Canucks record. The Vancouver Canucks have just watched defenseman Quinn Hughes completely demolish one of their franchise records, and the only question now is just how badly Hughes will blow the competition out of the water moving forward.

While Edler earned the record through his impressive longevity, Hughes has done so with incredible speed. The left-handed player reached the mark in 537 fewer games than Edler, an absolute incredible margin. Quinn Hughes sets the new #Canucks all-time assists record by a defenceman. He did it in 537 fewer games than Alex Edler.

Halford and Brough recently discussed the Vancouver Canucks’ gritty overtime wins against Buffalo and Detroit, with a particular focus on the performance and leadership of captain Quinn Hughes.

Quinn Hughes spoke to collective resolve and resilience Sunday. He didn’t talk about himself, even on his record-setting day. That’s what a true leader does. Hughes doesn’t easily take to personal praise and passes it around like a hot potato,