Quinn Hughes, Wild to discuss contract this week: report

Minnesota Wild management and defenseman Quinn Hughes are set to begin contract extension talks this week. This meeting comes as the 26-year-old enters the final season of his current six-year, 47.1 million dollar deal.

General manager Bill Guerin prioritized this conversation following a successful season where Hughes made an immediate impact after arriving in a mid-season trade from the Vancouver Canucks. In 48 games with Minnesota, the defenseman recorded 53 points and played a major role in the team’s playoff run, tying for the club lead in points during the postseason.

While speculation regarding a future move to the New Jersey Devils to join his brothers remains a topic of conversation, Hughes has expressed his appreciation for the organization and the city. He spent extra time in Minnesota during the offseason to better understand the community and the franchise direction.

Team owner Craig Leipold confirmed the team’s desire to keep the defenseman on a long-term contract. Discussions will likely center on the length of the deal, as the organization looks to lock in a core piece of their lineup before the upcoming season begins.