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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Canucks set to blow it again? Quinn Hughes' U.S. move may already be in motion
Quinn Hughes might face similar fate to Matthew Tkachuk (Image via Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks may seek a move to a U.S. team, NHL rumours suggest, similar to Matthew Tkachuk's successful transition to Florida. Experts advise the Canucks to secure his future now, as a potential departure to play with his brothers in New Jersey looms, despite Hughes' strong performance and two years remaining on his contract. Vancouver faces another Matthew Tkachuk disaster Talk of Quinn Hughes' future is bursting in hockey, echoing Matthew Tkachuk's impactful past choice. Tkachuk, a celebrated forward, left Calgary, driven by "The chance to win was the most attractive," a gamble leading to "Two back-to-back Stanley Cup victories and countless memories with the Panthers." Many now wonder if Hughes will make a similar shift. The talk gained momentum when NHL Rumour Report underscored insights from insider Greg Wyshynski. Wyshynski's sentiment, shared on The Big Show, was evident: "Greg Wyshynski: Re Quinn Hughes: It'd be insane to let him walk; you could see the situation becoming like a Matthew Tkachuk, where…you know where it's all headed…" He urged the Canucks to "…make a deal before he leaves for nothing; it kind of feels like it's trending that direction." This advice is reasonable, given Hughes' impressive season, mirroring Tkachuk's high-point production before his departure. Nevertheless, a perplexing factor arose from Canucks' President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford's May remarks on 100% Hockey with Millard & Shannon. While recognising Hughes as "a wonderful person and a great player, but we do control him for two more years…if we get to that trade deadline two years from now, and it looks like he doesn't want to stay then, then we would have to do something at that point," Rutherford also proclaimed Hughes as the "face of the franchise" and conveyed the team's desire for his continued presence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Beyond financial compensation, the persuasion of playing alongside his brothers, Luke and Jack, for the New Jersey Devils is a tenacious rumor. Yet, Wyshynski cautioned against jumping to conclusions: "We've gone down this road in the past of just assuming a guy wants to play in the States or with a sibling; we ultimately don't know what Quinn feeling about the organization or the city is, he might have a different idea than we do. " Tkachuk himself phrased, "There's no single reason why I left at the end of the day," indicating a sophisticated decision. His significant eight-year, $76 million contract with the Panthers certainly played a role, a significant investment that General Manager Bill Zito lauded. "Matthew is a tenacious, physical competitor who possesses a tremendously unique skillset. He is a consistent elite offensive contributor and has emerged as one of the most complete and dynamic young players in the National Hockey League. We are thrilled to be able to add a generational talent to our lineup." Also Read: 'We're lucky': Matthew Tkachuk applauds Panthers' cap gamble on Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett This faith was vindicated by Tkachuk's immediate impact and multiple Stanley Cup Finals demeanor. As the hockey world observes, the question prevails: will Quinn Hughes follow a similar route? For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Could Canucks lose Quinn Hughes like Calgary lost Matthew Tkachuk? Insider says it's possible
In 2022, Matthew Tkachuk made headlines when he left Calgary for Florida, citing 'the chance to win' as his main motivator. Fast forward to 2025, the Panthers now boast two Stanley Cup titles and Tkachuk has become a franchise icon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, whispers are growing louder: could Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes follow a similar path? NHL Insider warns: Canucks must act now on Quinn Hughes Quinn Hughes just wrapped up a stellar 2024-25 campaign with 76 points in 68 games and a James Norris Trophy to his name. Despite two years remaining on his contract, speculation about his long-term future is rising. On July 10, insider Greg Wyshynski sounded the alarm on The Big Show, warning that Vancouver risks a Tkachuk-style situation if they don't secure Hughes soon. Wyshynski's message was : 'It'd be insane to let him walk… you could see the situation becoming like a Matthew Tkachuk.' His advice is to make a deal before it's too late. Letting Hughes test free agency in 2027 could backfire hard, especially if he leaves and thrives elsewhere, just as Tkachuk did after his exit from Calgary. Hughes currently holds a $7.85 million annual cap hit, and by 2027, his value could soar even higher. The 25-year-old has cemented himself as the face of the Canucks, but as Jim Rutherford, the team's President of Hockey Operations, acknowledged in May, nothing is guaranteed. 'If we get to that trade deadline two years from now, and it looks like he doesn't want to stay, then we would have to do something,' Rutherford said on 100% Hockey with Millard & Shannon. Further complicating matters is Hughes' family connection. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rumors suggest he may want to join his brothers, Jack and Luke, in New Jersey. Still, Wyshynski urges caution with assumptions: 'We ultimately don't know what Quinn's feeling about the organization or the city is.' Also Read: Tkachuk's success with the Panthers, especially his $76 million deal signed in 2022, shows what's possible when a team bets big on elite talent. He helped lead Florida to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and proved his doubters wrong. The Canucks must learn from Calgary's misstep and lock down Hughes before he follows a similar path to stardom elsewhere.
Scoop
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Leigh Hart Returns To Radio With New Show On Radio Hauraki
Press Release – NZME. Premiering this Friday 6 June, Paid to Talk, builds on Harts reputation as one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices and provides listeners with more of his unique perspective, trademark humour, and unconventional approach. Legendary Kiwi media personality Leigh Hart is returning to radio with a brand-new radio show on Radio Hauraki and a corresponding podcast, New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) announced today. Premiering this Friday 6 June, Paid to Talk, builds on Hart's reputation as one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices and provides listeners with more of his unique perspective, trademark humour, and unconventional approach. In addition to the Friday radio broadcast, the show will be available as a catch up podcast, with exclusive bonus content created specifically for podcast listeners. Todd Campbell, Content Director for Radio Hauraki says 'We are so excited to have Leigh Hart back 'on-air' at Radio Hauraki. He'll be joined by his great mate Matt Ward who is well known to the Hauraki audience. It's instant chemistry with these two, and a great way to kick off the weekend with some big laughs with Paid to Talk at 3pm and The Big Show from 4!' Sarah Catran, NZME Head of Digital Audio says: 'We're thrilled to be collaborating with Leigh on his exclusive podcast, an opportunity that brings his unparalleled talent to the forefront and an established fan-base to our NZME digital platforms. 'The innovative dual-format approach exemplifies NZME's commitment to bridging traditional radio and digital audio experiences. This showcases NZME's continued efforts to redefine the audio landscape with bespoke products that seamlessly connect terrestrial and digital platforms, setting new benchmarks in the industry,' she says. Leigh Hart says: 'Although I have been in the New Zealand radio wilderness for a while, I have kept my hand in as the breakfast, drive time, late night talk-back host and newsreader on Caliente FM in Peru. 'This was of course a challenge as Spanish was very much a second language to me. So I am excited to be back on the New Zealand airwaves in Paid to Talk with Matt Ward, better known as 'Lobo de Noche' or the Night Wolf. The show is called Paid to Talk, unfortunately however the listeners aren't paid to listen, this will be offset by giving away air-fryers!' Paid to Talk debuts this Friday 6 June on Radio Hauraki at 3pm, with the podcast available on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
Scoop
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Leigh Hart Returns To Radio With New Show On Radio Hauraki
Legendary Kiwi media personality Leigh Hart is returning to radio with a brand-new radio show on Radio Hauraki and a corresponding podcast, New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) announced today. Premiering this Friday 6 June, Paid to Talk, builds on Hart's reputation as one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices and provides listeners with more of his unique perspective, trademark humour, and unconventional approach. In addition to the Friday radio broadcast, the show will be available as a catch up podcast, with exclusive bonus content created specifically for podcast listeners. Todd Campbell, Content Director for Radio Hauraki says 'We are so excited to have Leigh Hart back 'on-air' at Radio Hauraki. He'll be joined by his great mate Matt Ward who is well known to the Hauraki audience. It's instant chemistry with these two, and a great way to kick off the weekend with some big laughs with Paid to Talk at 3pm and The Big Show from 4!' Sarah Catran, NZME Head of Digital Audio says: "We're thrilled to be collaborating with Leigh on his exclusive podcast, an opportunity that brings his unparalleled talent to the forefront and an established fan-base to our NZME digital platforms. 'The innovative dual-format approach exemplifies NZME's commitment to bridging traditional radio and digital audio experiences. This showcases NZME's continued efforts to redefine the audio landscape with bespoke products that seamlessly connect terrestrial and digital platforms, setting new benchmarks in the industry,' she says. Leigh Hart says: 'Although I have been in the New Zealand radio wilderness for a while, I have kept my hand in as the breakfast, drive time, late night talk-back host and newsreader on Caliente FM in Peru. 'This was of course a challenge as Spanish was very much a second language to me. So I am excited to be back on the New Zealand airwaves in Paid to Talk with Matt Ward, better known as 'Lobo de Noche' or the Night Wolf. The show is called Paid to Talk, unfortunately however the listeners aren't paid to listen, this will be offset by giving away air-fryers!' Paid to Talk debuts this Friday 6 June on Radio Hauraki at 3pm, with the podcast available on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Maxwell retires from ODIs to focus on T20 World Cup
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day internationals to focus on next year's T20 World 36-year-old has played in 149 ODIs since making his debut in 2012, winning two World Cups in 2015 and 2023, plus a T20 Word Cup in top score came against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup when he struck 201 while batting and is arguably the greatest ODI innings of came in with Australia on 91-7 and despite battling severe cramp, he hit an unbeaten 201 from 128 balls to clinch victory and secure a semi-final also hit the fastest century in World Cup history in 2023 - off 40 balls against the Netherlands - before Australia beat the hosts India in the last ODI came at the Champions Trophy in March, during which Maxwell "felt like I was letting the team down a little" because of his told The Final Word podcast, external that he then spoke with Australia's chair of men's selectors George Bailey about the 2027 World Cup and told him: "I don't think I am going to make that, it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own."They are moving in such a clear direction so this gives them the best look at what the line-up is, leading into that next World Cup." Nicknamed 'The Big Show', Maxwell ends his ODI career with 3,990 runs at an average of 33.81, with four hundreds and 23 has the second-best ODI strike rate of all-time (126.70) and as an off-spinner he has claimed 77 Australia's chief executive Todd Greenberg said: "Congratulations to Glenn on what has been one of the most exciting and influential one-day international careers in the format's history."Glenn's ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of the cornerstones of Australia's continued success in the 50-over game, including his heroic role in the 2023 World Cup triumph."As with other greats of the game, crowds have flocked to grounds just to watch Glenn bat and children have been inspired to pick up a bat after seeing him put opposition attacks to the sword with a breathtaking array of shots."Maxwell's most recent game was with the Punjab Kings in April but a hand injury ruled him out of the rest of the IPL season. He has played in 116 T20 internationals and hopes to feature in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which takes place in India and Sri Lanka from 8 February-8 March."His level of natural talent and skill is remarkable," added George Bailey. "His energy in the field, under-rated ability with the ball and longevity has been superb."Fortunately, he still has much to offer Australia in the T20 format. All things going well, he will be pivotal in the next 12 months as we build toward the World Cup early next year."
