The Minnesota Wild paid a steep price to acquire Quinn Hughes. As such, it’s imperative that they find a way to keep him. It involves selling more than just the fact he could become the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL.…
The Athletic's Michael Russo suggested that the Minnesota Wild could secure a contract extension with defenseman Quinn Hughes if they trade for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin. Hughes, who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks for significant assets, has not signed an extension, and Larkin is seen as both a top-six upgrade and a close personal friend who could convince him to stay.
Jim Parsons notes that Wild General Manager Bill Guerin faces pressure to show Hughes the team is contending. If an extension remains out of reach, analysts suggest Minnesota may be forced to consider trading Hughes prior to the trade deadline to avoid losing him in free agency.
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