Quinn Hughes third fastest defenseman to 300 assists

[Coffee]

So what happens Makar gets to 300 assists in less games then Hughes? He isn't better than Makar.

Makar might get more points this year, but Hughes has been defending better this year so far and last year for sure

As for the better player, you can’t go wrong with either, I give Makar the edge offensively

 

[jackjohnson]

This was brought up in last night’s game day thread. Having to watch the Canucks bottom 4 D while on the bench must take its toll on him.

Still better than Oilers bottom 4 which has AHL players on it

 

[jackjohnson]

Makar will most likely beat him in race to 300 assists in fewest games possible.

Great if he can do it.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I don't think there's been a Makar or Hughes thread on the main boards without someone bringing up the other player to detract from them.

I'm personally just enjoying a Golden Age for sub 6' PMDs in this league.

 

[jackjohnson]

Strangely enough, he's been quite a bit better defensively lately, which is not something I expected.

To my eye, Hughes looks even more dominant this year than he did last year - Tocchet recently said he see the same insane drive to improve in him that he saw in Crosby. This guy isn't done yet.

Thats why I take Hughes over any dman in this league. His desire to be better every year and he does exactly that.

 

[Aurinko]

Love his style. Has bit of a drunken master vibe.

 

[jackjohnson]

Love his style. Has bit of a drunken master vibe.

 

[Coffee]

Still better than Oilers bottom 4 which has AHL players on it

Hey! You’re taking shots at the Oilers for no reason!

A player in your team just reached an unbelievable milestone, no need to bash other teams in this thread

Sorry but that’s how I really feel

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Pretty wild the records Hughes and Makar have set over the last few years.

Could very well be a Sid vs. Ovi situation (only for dmen obviously) we see the next decade or so.

Point per game defencemen were considered a thing of the past a decade ago. This new influx of talent Makar, Hughes, Fox, Josi etc. is revolutionizing the position.

 

[Toby91ca]

well you’re certainly not going to skate faster than coffey

but tbf, coffey had a slow first year coming right in after being drafted while hughes went back to college for a year (and leetch for two years).

Correct, guys tended to start slower back then....even Orr wasn't a star right away. The other item for Coffey is that he scored a ton of goals, so less percentage of his points were assists. Yes, he played in the 80's, but I don't see Hughes putting up 48 goals any time soon.

 

[Aurinko]

Different drunken master!

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Point per game defencemen were considered a thing of the past a decade ago. This new influx of talent Makar, Hughes, Fox, Josi etc. is revolutionizing the position.

I think back specifically to what Mike Green did for offensive defencemen. He and Erik Karlsson really set the bar for the next generation.

 

[Rowlet]

Makar has 23 points already. If the Norris was handed out now, it would be unanimous.

He's also -8 and has terrible advanced stats. I think he'd win but I don't think it would be unanimous.

 

[beachcomber]

It is a joy to watch both of them.