EP. 60 - Canucks Quiet on Trade Deadline Day, LTIR = Cap Circumvention, Ice time for stars and Demko Injured?

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The NHL trade deadline came and went, and the Vancouver Canucks were...uneventful. But was it a strategic decision by management, or a missed opportunity? Join Jake and Kevin Hughes as they dissect the Canucks' silence, analyze the trade rumors that swirled around the team, and what this inaction means for their future.

Is the Hughes Clan buying the "injury narrative" surrounding the use of LTIR? We delve into the NHL's salary cap complexities and explore the potential for LTIR manipulation. Is this a strategic loophole or a sign of trouble for the Canucks' financial future?

Demko's injury throws a wrench into the goaltending plans. The guys break down the latest on Thatcher Demko's health and how it impacts the Canucks' netminders. Plus, with Demko sidelined, are young stars like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes getting the ice time they deserve?

This episode of the Hughes Sports Podcast is a must-listen for all Canucks fans! Get ready for fiery takes, insightful analysis, and a healthy dose of Hughesian humor as Jake and Kevin dissect the Canucks' current state.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• A deep dive into the Canucks' quiet trade deadline
• Analysis of potential cap circumvention through LTIR
• Updates on Demko's injury and its impact on goaltending
• A discussion on ice time distribution for young stars

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