Quinn Hughes drafted by Vancouver Canucks

Michigan defenseman Quinn Hughes had himself a great Friday night. The NHL Draft is an under the radar event these days, but it transpired nonetheless. During the early going of the proceedings a Michigan Man (Hughes) had his name called.

Hughes is a new breed of defenseman, he was consistently the fastest player on the ice for Michigan last season and can score goals just as well as wings and centers, his defense is also above average and his puck handling abilities are top notch.

The major knock on Hughes at the moment is that he’s undersized and too light to take a beating by NHL pros. This notion is a bit silly, as most young players still have weight and muscle to add to their frame and…