Jack Hughes updated the NHL rumors rundown today on his injury status. In the meanwhile, speculation is rampant over the next move the Montreal Canadiens may make. Chris Tanev may be the next to realize the dreams of the Calgary Flames, who are just now beginning to do so. And lastly, will the St. Louis Blues try to acquire Ottawa’s Jakob Chychrun?
There is conjecture, however, by Eric Engels of Sportsnet, that Hughes would use some of the team’s first-round choices as trade assets. Hughes has been linked to a similar kind of transaction as he has acquired players like Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook with first-round choices in recent rounds.
Additionally, Hughes stated that forward Alex Newhook is expected to make a quick recovery. Early in December, Newhook’s high ankle injury kept him out of the game. The initial prognosis was 10 to 12 weeks.
Jack Hughes Says He’s About to Make a Comeback
Jack Hughes, a player with the New Jersey Devils, stated with optimism that he will soon make a complete recovery from an upper-body injury: “I think I’m really close, hopefully I can come out of the break here and feel good, finish the year really strong.” Hughes was placed on injured reserve prior to the All-Star break after missing the previous ten games.
Hughes has missed five games so far this season due to a shoulder ailment; this is his second prolonged absence. Hughes, who is second in team scoring and seventh in the league for points per game, has amassed an amazing 45 points in just 32 games despite these setbacks. Hughes, who is 22 years old, is establishing himself as the Devils’ lineup’s future cornerstone, but he still has to show that he can maintain his health.
Flames Are Only Now Beginning to Trade
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun talked about the consequences of the Elias Lindholm deal for the Calgary Flames during an interview on SportsCenter with Jay Onrait. LeBrun stressed that this deal is only the start of the Flames’ general manager Craig Conroy and the team’s strategic maneuvers, based on his sources.
