Dan’s Daily: Trade Standoff; Gloomy Hughes Update; Penguins Bypass

Dan Kingerski rounds up major NHL news, noting Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin gave a gloomy contract update regarding Quinn Hughes. Guerin revealed that the two sides have not held contract discussions in a long time. Kingerski also reports on growing speculation surrounding a potential Dylan Larkin trade, alongside roster movements involving the Pittsburgh Penguins activating players from injured reserve.

Additional notes in the roundup highlight Kingerski's critique that the Penguins are repeatedly bypassing their youth movement by returning young contributors to the AHL. Other league developments covered include Mike Babcock scratching defenseman Jake Walman, ownership transitions for the Boston Bruins, and discussions regarding projections for the rising NHL salary cap.