Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks and Thatcher Demko

Let Quinn Hughes play at 4 Nations, and what Thatcher Demko’s absence means for Canucks
The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.
Canucks hope possible Quinn Hughes return fuels momentum built before 4 Nations break
Vancouver does have goalie Kevin Lankinen, who signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract ($4.5 million average annual value) on Friday that starts next season. Lankinen, who played for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off, is 19-8-7 with a .905 save percentage and four shutouts in 34 games.
Canucks: Injured Thatcher Demko week-to-week, Quinn Hughes practising
The math isn’t daunting for the Vancouver Canucks to secure an NHL playoff position. However, getting back to the big dance for the second consecutive season means there must be key additions — notably Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko returning from injury — and no further subtractions to ensure they won’t have to go on a crazy run in 27 remaining regular-season games.
Canucks Notebook: Kevin Lankinen's lament, Quinn Hughes, Thatcher Demko injury watch
Lankinen allowed four goals on 13 shots before getting the second-period hook in favour of Juuse Saros. It was a bitter 5-3 loss in which Finland had no answer for Canada’s speed, drive and finish. Finland scored three times in the third period,
NHL Notebook: Quinn Hughes added to Team USA’s 4 Nation Face-Off roster
It’s been a busy day for the Vancouver Canucks. On Tuesday, it was reported that Quinn Hughes will replace Charlie McAvoy on Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster, as McAvoy was admitted to a local hospital on Monday.
Canucks’ Quinn Hughes missing Team USA: ‘Really hard not to be there’
Canucks star Quinn Hughes would fly to the moon to play for Team USA. But he’s also realistic about keeping himself in the best condition he can in advance of his return from injury.
Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final
Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also. The Vancouver Canucks captain -- sidelined with an oblique injury since Jan. 31 -- practiced for the second straight day on Wednesday in Vancouver,
Quinn Hughes will not join U.S. for 4 Nations final vs. Canada after all
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.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes will be joining the USA team as an injury replacement for Charlie McAvoy
Quinn Hughes replaces injured Charlie McAvoy in Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada. Hughes, a top defenceman with 59 points in 47 games, missed the Canucks' last four games due to injury. He joins the team led by coach Mike Sullivan.
Quinn Hughes won't join U.S. for 4 Nations championship game
The Americans will have Sabres center Tage Thompson and Devils defenseman Brett Pesce as injury insurance for the championship game, sources said.
Report: Canucks Quinn Hughes Not Medically Cleared To Join Team USA At The 4 Nations Face-Off
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,
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The Canucks Have Found Their Groove Again, But Concerns Linger About The Status Of Hughes And Demko
After Thatcher Demko pulled himself off the ice just 10 minutes ... As for the status of Canucks captain Quinn Hughes ...
Canucks dealt concerning Thatcher Demko injury update ahead of road trip
The Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko coming out of the international break due to an injury. How long is he out?