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What does Cale Makar's $163M contract mean for the Wild and Quinn Hughes?

The Wild just got their price point if they hope to lock up star defenseman Quinn Hughes for the next several years. On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche announced they have come to terms with their own star defenseman Cale Makar on a record-breaking eight-year contract that will pay $20.4 million AAV.

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Wild about to pay the price for not extending Quinn Hughes sooner

The Minnesota Wild have been trying to negotiate a contract extension with defenseman Quinn Hughes this summer as he enters the final year of his contract.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Minnesota Wild Fans Have Reasons for Optimism in 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild have been an interesting team to be a fan of since their inception. They’ve had a lot of ups and downs as every NHL team has, and while last season was hyped up as a season to have a lot of hope that it would be different, this coming season has even more reason for optimism.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 27

Wild just received a massive break in the Central Division

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason hasn’t gone exactly to plan. Although Quinn Hughes’s next contract may be on the horizon and there’s still a chance they could still pull off a trade for Dylan Larkin, Minnesota’s roster is likely what it will be on opening night.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 27

Wild just received a massive break in the Central Division

The Minnesota Wild could benefit greatly after Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed his trade request.

Adam Benak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Adam Benak Commits To Western Michigan University

The Western Michigan University Broncos are adding some more firepower for the 2026-27 season. According to an announcement, the Broncos have officially received a commitment from forward Adam Benák.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 27

The Wild may soon learn what it will take to keep Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota WIld have plenty of concerns going into next season but the biggest is the future of Quinn Hughes. Entering the final year of his contract,

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 27

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes and Connor Ingram

Michael Russo of The Athletic: League sources have said that the Minnesota Wild have not talked to the New Jersey Devils or any other team about defenseman Quinn Hughes.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / August 27

Wild to be featured on national TV 17 times in 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild will once again be featured heavily on national television this season. The NHL announced its national TV plan on Wednesday, and the Wild will be featured 17 times this season, one more than they had last season.

John Hynes News / Gone Puck Wild / August 27

A Wild extension would put even more pressure on John Hynes

All eyes are focused on the Minnesota Wild’s contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes, but another important negotiation that is happening behind the scenes involves head coach John Hynes. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract and it feels like a big year as the Wild have championship-level expectations.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

John Hynes News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26

Report: Wild nearing extension for head coach John Hynes

The Wild are reportedly nearing an extension for head coach John Hynes, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo. “The Wild are closing in on extending coach John Hynes, who is entering the final year of his contract, per league sources who are speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss non-public negotiations,” Russo reported on Tuesday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

Update On Quinn Hughes Contract Negotiations

The conversation keeps rolling in Minnesota. That is, the one that the Wild are having with Quinn Hughes regarding his next contract, which, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic, is still ongoing with Hughes’ agent Pat Brisson on a regular basis.

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Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / August 26

Former Wild executive could add another twist to their Dylan Larkin plans

Andrew Thomas's past with the Minnesota Wild could be another strange chapter in negotiations to acquire Dylan Larkin.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Quinn Hughes Extension Update Emerges Amid Wild Trade Rumors

The Minnesota Wild have spent much of the offseason trying to settle the future of their most important defenseman before another season begins. Star blueliner

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Wild rumors: Minnesota shuts down Quinn Hughes trade buzz ‘invented BS by bloggers’

Quinn Hughes has had a hectic seven months. He navigated a trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild, scored the game-winning goal versus Sweden en route to helping the United States win its first men’s ice hockey Olympics gold medal since 1980, and he then played a massive role in the Wild’s first playoff series victory in 11 years.

John Hynes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25

Minnesota Wild Nearing Extension With John Hynes

The Minnesota Wild are “closing in on extending” head coach John Hynes, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract but it appears Minnesota isn’t going to have him coach with just a single season left on his deal.