Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off final ended in heartbreak, with Canada edging them out 3-2 in overtime. But beyond the final score, much of the conversation has been about Quinn Hughes—specifically, why he wasn’t on the ice when Team USA needed him most.
Hughes had been a potential replacement for the injured Charlie McAvoy, and for a brief moment, it looked like he was set to join the roster. But that never happened. According to Brady Tkachuk, who appeared on Spittin’ Chiclets, Hughes wanted to play but never got the green light from the Vancouver Canucks.
“I actually FaceTimed Quinn when he was figuring it out,” Tkachuk said. “I think he was all about coming, but I just don’t think he got cleared by Vancouver to play.” Then he added a line that has sparked plenty of debate: “Little shady business to begin with.”
Was it just a cautious decision by the Canucks to protect their star defenseman? Or was there something else at play?
That’s the question many have been asking. Losing Hughes was a major blow to Team USA, especially with McAvoy already out. Some believe his presence could have swung the game in their favor, but with Vancouver pulling the plug, we’ll never know for sure.
This is a developing report…
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