Vancouver Canucks fans are hoping that defenseman Quinn Hughes will be back sooner than later after the Calder Trophy candidate went down in the first period of Friday’s game against the Ducks. Having played nearly half of the first 15 minutes of play, the rookie blueliner was rushing to get back into his zone when he appeared to pivot and stub his toe that had him fall forward to his knees and needed to helped off the ice.
Sportsnet’s Ian McIntyre writes that the injury is likely to be a short-term injury and the defenseman will be re-examined Saturday in San Jose before their game against the Sharks with a remote possibility of playing. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that Hughes will not play Saturday.
Hughes has been a key member to the Canucks’ defense despite his youth as he has immediately become a top-four player and already averages more than 20 minutes per game. His ability to quarterback the power play has been critical to the Canucks’ recent 8-1-1 streak. Hopefully, he’ll be back sooner than later.
- With Garret Sparks recalled under emergency conditions and the return of Malcolm Subban to the ice, many were wondering what was going on with the Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltending situation. However, The Athletic’s Jesse Granger answered that question by reporting that starting goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has the flu and will sit out today. Head coach Gerard Gallant stated that it wasn’t anything that will keep the veteran goaltender out for very long. Without Fleury, Granger also reported that Subban, who has been out since Oct. 10 when he played just one period, will get the start tonight against the Jets. Subban, coincidentally, has never allowed a goal to Winnipeg in his career.
- In a mailbag piece, The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman (subscription required) writes that while it would be advantageous for the Edmonton Oilers to trade off some of their defensive depth for some forward help, however the team few players that have much value. The most likley candidate to trade would be Kris Russell, who has just one more year on his contract. However, the scribe adds that Russell might be hard to move due to his $4MM contract right now as well as the fact that he has a 20-team no-trade clause in his contract. Both those issues would make it difficult to move him, especially since it might be a stretch to consider him as a No. 4 defenseman.
im looking for the Jack vs Quinn debate to be a fun one in the coming years. everyone sleeps on Quinn.
I don’t think anybody sleeps on Quinn? He was a 5th overall pick, WJ staple, Hobey Baker finalist.. haha
How about Erik Karlsson for Kris Russell straight up? Sharks get out of the albatross contract Oilers get a offensive defenseman lol
Adios,
Lol ya right EK is a the most overrated minus player in the nhl. Oilers don’t need his powder puff style of d!
Oh Definitely! Was just making a sarcastic joke (mostly, Russell isn’t downright terrible defensively) I am a Sharks fan and the moment that trade happened I knew we were in trouble…Doug Wilson needs to go
Adios,
Russell isn’t good. Should have never brought in Kane either he’s a headache always trying to fight everyone on the ice. I have respect for your team. I like Thornton,Burns.
The Oilers would trade Kris Russell for Karlsson’s jock strap at this time.
Also Holger, he has a 10 team modified NTC. Not a 20 team. Next season it is a 15 team. I am guessing Holland asks him to submit his 10 teams before the deadline so he can explore. Wouldnt be surprised if it is asked for by the xmas break actually and they are likely willing to accept a low 3rd- high 4th. They have Jones and Bouchard in the AHL ready for time in the NHL and the fan base is sick of him and his blocking or nothing style. They have no space to take on anything extra, but if they can ship him out with Puj for a pick and a + prospect or proven bottom 6 vet i bet they do it in a second. Once healthy they can run:
Larsson – Nurse
Bear – Klefbom
Benning – Lagesson/Bouchard/Jones
And still have Broberg and Samurokov part time next year. And have pylons like Manning to fill a spot this year until they feel Jones is ready again.
Who hired this guy with his lack of hockey knowledge. What’s next hiring JDGoat!