The Vancouver Canucks are off to one of their worst starts in recent memory. They now sit second-last in the Pacific Division with a 9-12-2 record. They’ve also dropped three straight games, including a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
With the team struggling this badly, speculation around Quinn Hughes’ long-term future in Vancouver is starting to grow louder.
What Did Canucks Fans Say About Quinn Hughes?
Hughes is in the fifth year of his six-year, $47.1 million contract and can sign an extension in July. He scored a power-play goal in Sunday’s loss, but his frustration was evident in the post-game, as he noted, “Really good first and just fell apart there in the 2nd.”
The Canucks opened the scoring. But only for the Flames to answer with two goals each in the first and second to take over the game. Fans quickly noticed Hughes’ frustration, seeing it as a sign that he’s fed up with the team’s direction.
One fan urged him to request a trade, saying, “Request a trade, Quinn. It’s the only way this organization is gonna make a change and hopefully pressure [Francesco] Aquilini to step down.”
Request a trade Quinn. It’s the only way this organization is gonna make a change and hopefully pressure Aquilini to step down
— JB10 (@JB_nuckles) November 24, 2025
Another fan said, “Hughes deserves so much better than this,” expressing sympathy for the 26-year-old.
A frustrated supporter added that he, “Ask for a trade already!!! You deserve better!!!” than the team’s current state.
Ask for a trade already!!! You deserve better!!!
— Crazy Canuck (@MyFartsStink73) November 24, 2025
One comment read that fans shouldn’t let Hughes waste his prime years in Vancouver, calling him their “sweet prince.”
Good bye sweet prince, don’t waste your prime here 🫡
— Big Bob (@BigBob604) November 24, 2025
One user compared Hughes’ attitude to the checked-out demeanor of former Canuck J.T. Miller, saying, “He checked out of this team a few weeks ago, and it’s getting more and more painful to listen to his post-game interviews. I’m cool to start the grieving now!”, comparing his situation to former canucks J.T. Miller.”
Another fan was even harsher, calling the situation a waste of generational talent and questioning, “How many years have the Canucks had to build around Hughes?? He deserves a fresh start with his brother’s on a team that can win.”
Collectively, these reactions highlight the growing sense of hopelessness among Canucks fans, with Vancouver facing the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
