Quinn Hughes

If you asked someone who the best defenseman in the NHL is, you would likely hear the usual suspects: the Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar, the Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes or Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Minnesota Wild made a seismic move a year ago, acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. The Wild gave up a haul to acquire the star defenseman, sending an established NHL center (Marco Rossi), two blue-chip prospects (Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium), and a…

With a steep price to pay, the Minnesota Wild's decision to trade for Dylan Larkin could come down to Quinn Hughes's future.

The 2026-27 season is starting with a few wrenches thrown in. The Minnesota Wild haven't re-signed Quinn Hughes.

Imagine if you will: The Minnesota Wild are ready to take the ice for their home opener. Quinn Hughes is the first out of the Wild locker room, but he’s alone.

With Quinn Hughes still without an extension, the pressure will be on the Minnesota Wild to not stumble out of the gate.

Ever since the Minnesota Wild acquired superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, questions have swirled about his future and how it affects New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes. One NHL Insider had an interesting prediction for Quinn's landing place.