Quinn Hughes, the standout defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks and a leading contender for the Norris Trophy, is sidelined due to a lower-body injury, missing his third consecutive game. Coach Rick Tocchet confirmed Hughes would not travel to San Jose and emphasized decision-making around his return, which could be impacted as early as Saturday against Toronto; however, Hughes remains hopeful for participation in Team USA's upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The situation is day-to-day, emphasizing a balance between immediate health and long-term implications.
"It's tough. Look at [Alex] Pietrangelo; he made that decision [not to play]. It's a tough one because I know Quinn is a USA guy; he loves his country."
"It could be. [It] Depends on how close he is to playing on Saturday. That's really what it comes down to, but we're going to have a hard, long look at this."
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