VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks hope the potential return of defenseman Quinn Hughes allows them to carry over the momentum they built before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes wanted to join Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but he won't be in Boston for tonight's showdown. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston, it was the Vancouver Canucks who ultimately prevented Hughes from flying to Boston and joining the USA on a reserve basis.

Hughes is the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman and is putting up stellar numbers in the 2024-25 season. In 47 games played with the Canucks, Hughes has

The hits keep coming for the Vancouver Canucks. It looks like they'll be without Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson.

Micah Peavy scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in Georgetown's big first half during a 93-72 victory against visiting Providence on Wednesday night at Washington.

Hughes was named to the U.S. roster in June but bowed out due to an oblique injury. He can't play unless another defenseman is unavailable.

The Americans will have Sabres center Tage Thompson and Devils defenseman Brett Pesce as injury insurance for the championship game, sources said.

The ever-evolving Quinn Hughes injury story has taken another turn as the Vancouver Canucks captain will not be joining Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. According to a report by TSN's Pierre LeBrun,