Quinn Hughes Day-to-Day with Undisclosed Injury, Questionable for Friday's Game

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is currently day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, making him questionable for Friday's game in Carolina. The 24-year-old (turning 25 in October) is recognized as one of the NHL's top offensive defensemen, having set career highs in 2023-24 with 17 goals and 92 points in 82 games, marking his third consecutive season exceeding 65 points. Since 2021-22, his 236 points rank among the league's elite blueliners. While his non-offensive stats are modest, Hughes is a premier power-play quarterback, contributing 34 of his 76 points with the man advantage in a previous season. Despite some past defensive refinement concerns, his consistent high-tier point production and potential to flirt with a point-per-game pace solidify his status as a legitimate No. 1 fantasy defender.