Field Level Media
16 May 2026, 00:49 GMT+10
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Quinn Hughes made a tremendous impact during his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is interested in a contract extension with the Wild.
The older brother of New Jersey Devils center 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 did not disappoint in Minnesota, amassing 53 points (five goals, 48 assists) in 48 games. He also led the NHL in ice-time average in the regular season (27:44 per game).
Hughes continued his production in the postseason, putting up 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 11 games and a plus-10 rating. He led Minnesota to a first-round upset of second-seeded Dallas before the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in five games.
'I really like it here. I would definitely be open to re-signing. We'll see what (general manager) Billy (Guerin) wants to do,' Hughes said Friday. 'We're 36 hours removed (from elimination). I'm not sure I'm ready to get into details, what they would look like.'
Hughes will be entering the final season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal, but can sign 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 through 2030 and there has been speculation that Quinn would sign a three-year deal so both brothers could sign with the same team in advance of the 2030-31 season.
'Between brothers, there's so many conversations. But we haven't had any specific (conversations) about this,' Brisson said. 'Those are possibilities. I'm not going to deny the fact.'
Hughes plans on remaining in Minnesota for at least part of the summer as he decompresses from a year with three teams, including his stint as a member of the gold-medal winning United States Olympic ice hockey squad.
'I think I can say that I really like it here,' Hughes said of Minnesota. 'I love the team. I love the city and the fans. Just being in that locker room, it's a special group. It's an amazing state, so passionate about hockey.
'From a mental aspect, a lot has happened this year. I never let myself process it or let my hair down a little bit,' he said. 'It'll be nice to just go home, process the whole year and get some rest.'
--Field Level Media
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