""A lot of people are telling me to keep an eye on Washington," Dhaliwal said on Thursday's episode of Donnie and Dhali - The Team. "They want to win the Cup for Ovechkin. He doesn't have much time left, right? Canucks would be asking for the likes of 24-year-old center Connor McMichael, 57 points last year, and 19-year-old, left-shot defenseman Cole Hutson should be on the radar as well.""
"McMichael and Hutson fit part of the return that Friedman mentioned Vancouver likely wants for Hughes on Tuesday: "a center, and...a D to replace Hughes." McMichael is playing the final year of a two-year bridge deal he signed with the Capitals ahead of last season and, as a restricted free agent again, is due for a sizable raise on the $2.1 million he is currently making against the salary cap."
Rumors connect Quinn Hughes with a trade to the Washington Capitals as the team seeks a run while Alexander Ovechkin's career nears its end. Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal named 24-year-old center Connor McMichael and 19-year-old left-shot defenseman Cole Hutson as potential return pieces. McMichael recorded 57 points last season but has 15 points in 30 games this season and approaches restricted free agency after a two-year bridge deal paying $2.1 million. Hutson leads NCAA defensemen in scoring with 20 points in 17 games and was reportedly scouted by Vancouver during the 2024 NHL Draft.
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