The NHL world is now buzzing with anticipation, waiting to see which players will be traded and where they will land. The excitement is reaching new heights with the playoffs just about six weeks away. But hockey fans, even with all the trade talks, one topic just won’t fade away—the 4 Nations Face-Off. While the players may have moved on, debates and heated discussions are still swirling, particularly involving Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, and Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet. So, what’s the issue that’s been making rounds on ice?
Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks defenseman, was noticeably absent from Team USA’s roster during the 4 Nations Face-Off. This didn’t sit well with NHL star Brady Tkachuk, who called Hughes’ exclusion “shady business.” But Canucks coach Rick Tocchet wasn’t having any of it and quickly fired back at Tkachuk’s remarks.
According to NHL reporter Noah Strang, Tocchet responded to Tkachuk’s comments with a laugh. Strang posted on X, “Rick Tocchet says they laugh at Brady Tkachuk’s notion that #Canucks not letting Hughes play at 4 Nations was ‘shady business’. We can’t even play the guy, so how was he going to play for the Americans?”
As the trade deadline approaches and the playoffs draw near, this debate only adds to the drama in the NHL world. Stay tuned for more updates!
Rick Tocchet says they laugh at Brady Tkachuk’s notion that #Canucks not letting Hughes play at 4 Nations was “shady business.”
“We can’t even play the guy so how was he going to play for the Americans?”
— Noah Strang (@noahstrang_) March 5, 2025
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