Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is set to undergo further evaluation. The defenseman "tweaked something" during their loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old logged just over 20 minutes of ice time and was given more rest during the final frame.
What's best for country isn't always what's best for club, as made clear by this week's dance among the Canucks, Team USA and the NHL.
BOSTON — A day after Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said that Quinn Hughes was headed to Boston to replace injured Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, the Canucks superstar defenseman remains in Western Canada.
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) and defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skate before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ja
The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Boston Bruins say defenseman Charlie McAvoy won’t be able to play for the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on his home ice because of an undisclosed upper-body injury.