When asked on Thursday, before the Flyers’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, about his undersized defense pair of Jamie Drysdale and Emil Andrae, Tocchet was about to cite another defenseman he coached in Vancouver as an example of how to succeed as that kind of player, before quickly pivoting.

The New Jersey Devils have mightily struggled, losing six of their last seven and falling entirely out of a playoff spot. They need to figure it out quickly.

Quinn Hughes trade rumors continue to intensify as Canucks coach Adam Foote admits the speculation has reached the locker room.

Vancouver's star defenseman Quinn Hughes is at the center of intense NHL trade speculation as his contract nears its end. Speculation intensified with Brad Marchand hinting at family ties influencing his decision.

The Hughes trade speculation has reached the point where betting sites are starting to notice. PlayNow Sports, which is the official sports betting partner of the Canucks, has already released odds on who Hughes will play for in the future. 13 teams are listed, while betters can also select the field if they would like.

The Vancouver Canucks sit at 11-16-3, and trade speculation around captain Quinn Hughes has intensified as teams are increasingly gauging Vancouver’s interest in moving their former Norris Trophy winner.

The Carolina Hurricanes are the latest team linked with a potential move for Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes. The superstar’s future with his current club is very much in the air at the moment.

In a fantasy-draft or video-game universe, the idea of pairing Cale Makar with Quinn Hughes would be electrifying. But in the real world—where roster balance, cap constraints, and long-term planning govern decision-making—such a pairing is little more than a pipe dream.