Minnesota Wild GM Discusses Quinn Hughes Contract Negotiations
As the Minnesota Wild prepare for the upcoming NHL season, general manager Bill Guerin is actively engaged in contract negotiations with defenceman Quinn Hughes, who is entering the final year of his current deal. Hughes became eligible to sign an extension with the Wild on July 1, but as the regular season approaches, an agreement has yet to be reached.
Guerin has maintained regular communication with Hughes, emphasizing that the negotiations are progressing without tension. He noted that these discussions take time, especially given the significant financial implications following Cale Makar's recent eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, which has set a high benchmark for elite defencemen.
Hughes was acquired by the Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in December 2025, and the team had anticipated securing a contract extension once he became eligible. The dynamics of Hughes' personal aspirations, including the potential influence of his brothers playing for the New Jersey Devils, remain a factor in the negotiations. This situation will be closely monitored as the 2026-27 season approaches.
