Quinn Hughes was supposed to be front and center at the 4 Nations Face-Off, repping Team USA like the star he is. But an undisclosed injury threw a wrench in those plans, forcing him to sit out the Canucks’ last four games before the NHL break. Just when it seemed like he’d be a lock for the tournament, he pulled out at the last minute, leaving fans wondering if they’d see him on the international stage at all.
Fast forward, and now Team USA is dealing with its own injury woes, losing some key names right before the finals. And suddenly, the question pops up—could Quinn Hughes make a surprise comeback? Before anything’s set in stone, though, he’s got some thoughts to share about whether he’ll be suiting up for that championship showdown.
Thomas Drance, the go-to guy for all things Canucks over at The Athletic, hopped on X on February 20 to drop some insight straight from Quinn Hughes himself. And let’s just say, Hughes isn’t hiding how badly he wants in on the action.
“I really want to,” he admitted when asked about suiting up for Team USA. But there’s a catch—“They still have their six D, so that changes my situation a little bit.” Watching from the sidelines hasn’t been easy either. “The 4 Nations has been great to watch, but hard for me to watch. I’m proud of those guys,” he added. No doubt, Hughes is itching to hit the ice, but for now, he’s cheering on his squad from a distance!
“I really want too,” says Quinn Hughes when asked if he’ll head East to play for USA.
“They still have their six D, so that changes my situation a little bit.”
Says the 4Nations has been great to watch, but hard for him to watch.
“I’m proud of those guys,” he says. #Canucks
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) February 18, 2025
Moreover, according to NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Hughes isn’t exactly packing his bags just yet. “Just like Harley and Canada, Quinn Hughes is not ‘in’ unless someone else is definitely ‘out’ due to injury or illness. Can’t practice with the team or play until that happens,” Daly clarified. So, for now, it’s a waiting game—Hughes is on the edge of his seat, just like the rest of us, ready to jump in if the call comes!
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