Quinn Hughes addresses contract talks with the Wild at training camp
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Quinn Hughes reported to the Minnesota Wild's training camp without a contract extension, expressing no urgency regarding his contract situation. The star defenseman, entering the final year of his deal with a $7.85 million cap hit, stated he is satisfied with the team's direction. While discussions with his agent and Wild GM Bill Guerin have begun, Hughes views the regular season's start on October 1 as a non-issue for reaching an agreement. Hughes also commented on the possibility of playing with his brothers in the future, emphasizing his commitment to the Wild's current roster and dynamics.
- •Hughes in final year of contract with a $7.85 million cap hit
- •Contract talks initiated but no pressure for immediate resolution
- •Hughes satisfied with Wild's direction and team dynamics
- •Discussions ongoing with GM Bill Guerin
- 1:16 AMESPN NHL — Hughes not worried about getting new Wild deal done as season nears
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Quinn Hughes isn't sweating contract talks with the Wild, doesn't see the season start as a deadline
"Hughes would prefer if everyone would relax about his contract situation, too. Hughes said after the team's first practice on Thursday that he's plenty satisfied with the direction and state of the organization and simply hasn't gotten around to thinking hard about the next phase of his career. Hughes is in the final year of his current deal with a $7.85 million salary cap hit.
"Quinn Hughes reported to his first training camp with Minnesota without an extension, raising the anxiety level within the fan base.
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 18, 2026, 1:16 AMHughes not worried about getting new Wild deal done as season nears
Quinn Hughes reported to his first training camp with Minnesota without an extension, raising the anxiety level within the fan base.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:42 PMQuinn Hughes isn't sweating contract talks with the Wild, doesn't see the season start as a deadline
Hughes would prefer if everyone would relax about his contract situation, too. Hughes said after the team's first practice on Thursday that he's plenty satisfied with the direction and state of the organization and simply hasn't gotten around to thinking hard about the next phase of his career. Hughes is in the final year of his current deal with a $7.85 million salary cap hit.
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