Pacific Notes: McNabb, Heise, Guite

Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb appears to be questionable for tonight’s third game against Carolina.  Speaking with reporters this morning including ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, head coach John Tortorella declined to provide an update on his availability.  McNabb exited Thursday’s contest after taking a shot near his visor, resulting in a brief hospital trip to be evaluated.  Kaedan Korczak briefly skated with the reserves before exiting early, suggesting that there’s a chance he’ll be called on if McNabb is unable to suit up.  The veteran has seven points in 17 games so far this postseason while averaging 19:59 per night of ice time.

Elsewhere in the Pacific:

• Sharks prospect Max Heise will be one-and-done in the WHL. Earlier this week, he revealed on his Instagram account that he will suit up for the University of Denver next season.  He was selected 150th overall in the draft last month and had been playing in the BCHL to keep his college eligibility intact under the old rules.  But when major junior players became NCAA-eligible, Guite made the jump to Prince Albert and had a productive year, picking up 63 points in as many games to finish third on the Raiders in scoring.
• Ducks prospect Emile Guite has decided to leave the QMJHL to move to the NCAA next season. He announced earlier this week on his Instagram page that he will play at the University of New Hampshire next season.  The 19-year-old was a fifth-round pick a year ago, going 159th overall and opting for the college route will extend his signing rights from two years to four.  Guite spent the last three years with Chicoutimi and had his best showing this season, tallying 65 points in 59 games during the regular season while adding 14 more in 20 playoff contests, helping lead the Sagueneens to the Memorial Cup.