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Wild’s pursuit for Dylan Larkin just became more urgent with Quinn Hughes at stake

While Quinn Hughes isn't in a rush to sign an extension, the Minnesota Wild should be in a rush to trade for Dylan Larkin so he signs.

By Chris Schad · Gone Puck Wild

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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The writer argues the Minnesota Wild must urgently trade for Dylan Larkin to help convince Quinn Hughes to re-sign.
Hughes is in the final year of his contract and told reporters he is in no rush to agree to an extension.
Minnesota owner Craig Leipold previously indicated the team was pursuing a five-year deal while Hughes prefers three years.

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Gone Puck Wild's Chris Schad argues that the Minnesota Wild must urgently complete a trade for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin to convince defenseman Quinn Hughes to sign a contract extension. Hughes is in the final year of his contract and in no rush to sign, amid speculation that he is waiting to see if Minnesota acquires his former Michigan teammate.

Schad suggests the urgency increased after the New Jersey Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck, potentially paving the way for Hughes to join his brothers Jack and Luke Hughes in free agency next summer. Securing Larkin could persuade Hughes to commit to Minnesota over competing suitors.

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