The future of Quinn Hughes is a major sticking point for the Vancouver Canucks heading into the NHL offseason. The superstar defenseman has just two seasons remaining on his contract, and while the team is hopeful of locking him down long term, an extension for the 25-year-old is not something that's going to be achieved easily.
Speaking during the team's end-of-season press conference, Jim Rutherford was asked about Hughes's future, and he acknowledged one key component at play when it comes to keeping Hughes in Vancouver.
