"Minnesota Wild's Urgent Quest to Retain Star Defenseman: Quinn Hughes' Future in Question. As the NHL offseason heats up, the Minnesota Wild are prioritizing one key goal: re-signing their prized defenseman Quinn Hughes. With his current contract set to expire, the 26-year-old's future in Minnesota hangs in the balance. General manager Bill Guerin has made it clear that retaining Hughes is at the top of the team's agenda, but with Hughes' impressive skills and rising market value, the Wild will need to make a significant offer to keep him off the free agent market and preserve the team's defensive core."

The Minnesota Wild’s top priority this offseason is re-signing Quinn Hughes, general manager Bill Guerin said Monday. The 26-year-old defenseman is entering the last of a six-year, $47.10 million ...