Quinn Hughes not joining Team USA

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.
Why is Quinn Hughes joining Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster before the championship game?
The United States and Canada will be playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday and Team USA will have a bit of unexpected help in the form of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes.
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.
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.
Quinn Hughes Won't Join Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off Rematch vs. Canada amid Injury
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McAvoy out for U.S. vs. Canada in 4 Nations final, Quinn Hughes 'coming' to Boston
While Mike Sullivan discussed the loss of Charlie McAvoy, his alternate captain, son-in-law and impact defenseman, the coach of the United States was asked whether an extra defenseman might be on his way to Boston ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS) on Thursday.
Is Quinn Hughes joining Team USA for 4 Nations final? It’s not clear
Team USA said Quinn Hughes was flying to Boston to join them at least as emergency depth. But Hughes was still in Vancouver and unsure of his status.
Quinn Hughes won’t join Team USA for 4 Nations final in latest injury twist
Despite a bold proclamation from Mike Sullivan that “Quinn Hughes is coming,” the defenseman will not, in fact, be traveling for the 4 Nations Face-Off final.
Quinn Hughes' final status for Team USA vs. Canada in 4 Nations Face-Off final
After days of wondering whether Quinn Hughes will join Team USA against Canada in the 4 Nations championship, a final decision has been made.
Charlie McAvoy out, Quinn Hughes 'is coming' for U.S. in 4 Nations final
The United States didn't have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
Quinn Hughes-4 Nations injury saga takes wild twist ahead of Canada grudge match
With defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-off final against Canada on Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan ...
4 Nations Face-Off tiebreakers: How Monday's games will determine who reaches final
The United States has clinched a spot in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Who gets the second spot? Explaining the scenarios: ...