LATEST | Major absence at the Canucks' practice today

One thing that didn't go unnoticed in today's skate was Quinn Hughes' absence. As confirmed by Jeff Paterson, the team's top defenceman wasn't on the ice:

There is no confirmation, as of now, of what the causes of his absence could be. It would come as a huge blow if Hughes turned out to be injured for the next few games. The superstar defenceman is the cornerstone of this defense and the Canucks would definitely be in bad shape if he were to miss some time, unless it's the plan.