Quinn Hughes' future takes another dramatic twist as NHL insider reveals major update on his next blockbuster contract
Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild are closing in on a contract extension projected at $17 million per season or higher, which would make him the highest-paid defenseman in NHL history. Insider David Pagnotta described talks as progressing. Hughes posted 53 points in 48 games after arriving from Vancouver. Owner Craig Leipold has publicly committed to getting a deal done. A shorter-term agreement of around three years is the likely outcome, keeping Hughes in Minnesota while matching league-market expectations for elite defensive players.
Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild are closing in on a contract extension projected at $17 million per season or higher, which would make him the highest-paid defenseman in NHL history. Insider David Pagnotta described talks as progressing. Hughes posted 53 points in 48 games after arriving from Vancouver. Owner Craig Leipold has publicly committed to getting a deal done. A shorter-term agreement of around three years is the likely outcome, keeping Hughes in Minnesota while matching league-market expectations for elite defensive players.
