Deadspin | Quinn Hughes open to contract extension with Wild

Quinn Hughes made an incredible affect throughout his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is involved in a contract extension with the Wild.

The older brother of New Jersey Devils middle Jack Hughes made headlines when he was traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Wild on Dec. 12, 2025.

A captain with the Canucks, Quinn Hughes didn’t disappoint in Minnesota, amassing 53 factors (5 objectives, 48 assists) in 48 video games. He additionally led the NHL in ice-time common within the common season (27:44 per sport).

Hughes continued his manufacturing within the postseason, placing up 15 factors (4 objectives, 11 assists) in 11 video games and a plus-10 score. He led Minnesota to a first-round upset of second-seeded Dallas earlier than the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in 5 video games.

“I actually prefer it right here. I’d undoubtedly be open to re-signing. We’ll see what (normal supervisor) Billy (Guerin) desires to do,” Hughes stated Friday. “We’re 36 hours eliminated (from elimination). I am undecided I am prepared to get into particulars, what they might appear to be.”

Hughes will probably be getting into the ultimate season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal, however can signal an extension with Minnesota on July 1.

All three Hughes’ brothers (Luke is a defenseman with the Devils) are represented by agent Pat Brisson. Jack is signed by means of 2030 and there was hypothesis that Quinn would signal a three-year deal so each brothers may signal with the identical workforce upfront of the 2030-31 season.

“Between brothers, there’s so many conversations. However we’ve not had any particular (conversations) about this,” Brisson stated. “These are potentialities. I am not going to deny the very fact.”

Hughes plans on remaining in Minnesota for at the very least a part of the summer time as he decompresses from a yr with three groups, together with his stint as a member of the gold-medal successful United States Olympic ice hockey squad.

“I feel I can say that I actually prefer it right here,” Hughes stated of Minnesota. “I like the workforce. I like the town and the followers. Simply being in that locker room, it is a particular group. It is a tremendous state, so captivated with hockey.

“From a psychological facet, so much has occurred this yr. I by no means let myself course of it or let my hair down just a little bit,” he stated. “It’s going to be good to simply go house, course of the entire yr and get some relaxation.”

–Area Degree Media