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Wild’s Quinn Hughes hits impressive milestone, scores game-winner in Vancouver return

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes made his highly anticipated return to British Columbia on Sunday night, in what could be the most important game of the 2026-27 season for the lottery-bound Vancouver Canucks.

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Quinn Hughes Says ‘Feet Are Planted’ In Minnesota

When asked about his contract extension, Quinn Hughes reassured that he wanted to remain in Minnesota. According to Joe Smith of The Athletic, Hughes had a lot of positive affirmations regarding his current situation and how he feels regarding his current club in the Wild; “I’m here.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 26

NHL roundup: Wild's Quinn Hughes makes winning return to Vancouver

Quinn Hughes scored a goal and had an assist while reaching the 500-point career mark in his return to Vancouver, and Kirill Kaprizov scored his league-leading 13th goal and also had an assist as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Canucks 4-2 on Sunday night.

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Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / October 26

Quinn Hughes hits milestone in Vancouver return as Wild best Canucks

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

‘Quinn Hughes Sucks’ chants rain down as Canucks fans boo former team captain

In a stretch of several star players returning to their previous home arenas, fans of the Vancouver Canucks had their opportunity to let their former captain Quinn Hughes know how they felt about him on Sunday night, and they did not miss it.

Minnesota Wild News / Trade Talk Sports / October 25

Quinn Hughes Sounds Happy in Minnesota, but Is a New Deal Close?

Quinn Hughes has given Minnesota Wild fans a reason to feel a little better about his future. But I wouldn’t start planning the contract celebration just yet.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / October 25

Wild's Quinn Hughes embraces return to Vancouver to face Canucks

Quinn Hughes will make his much-anticipated return to Vancouver on Sunday night when the Minnesota Wild face the Canucks. Hughes, the seventh overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, played 459 career games with the Canucks.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 25

Kirill Kaprizov's early goal sets tone as Wild handle Kraken

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 12th goal of the season and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 5-1 Saturday night.

Mason Shaw News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Wild Recall Mason Shaw

The Minnesota Wild have added familiar depth at forward after losing defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers. According to a team announcement, the Wild recalled forward Mason Shaw from the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Quinn Hughes News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild contract extension saga with Quinn Hughes could be nearing an end

The Quinn Hughes-Minnesota Wild contract extension saga could be nearing an end. Minnesota’s star defenseman had media availability before Saturday’s game

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild fans can now watch games on DirecTV after new NHL agreement

After a long negotiating period, DirecTV announced a new multiyear distribution agreement with the NHL on Saturday to distribute numerous streaming services, including Minnesota’s new Wild+.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

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Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Wild Place Daemon Hunt On Waivers

As the Minnesota Wild continue to reintroduce injured players to the lineup, other players will suffer the consequences. Today, that player is defenseman Daemon Hunt, whom the Wild announced they have placed on waivers.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 23

Bill Guerin has a roster problem he can’t afford to ignore

The Minnesota Wild had a lot of talk this offseason, but aside from Quinn Hughes’s contract and their pursuit of Dylan Larkin, a lot of conversation was based on the top six forward group.

Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Positive news for the Minnesota Wild as they continue their road trip through Western Canada. The team activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve, making him available to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Wild visit the Calgary Flames.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Wild coach John Hynes reveals how much longer Filip Gustavsson will be out

The Minnesota Wild are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 6-2-1 and sitting in second place in the Central Division. Jesper Wallstedt has been a catalyst, starting eight of nine games and posting a sparkling 1.99 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.