Minnesota Wild fans are holding their breath as the team's management weighs the possibility of re-signing superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes. With the 25-year-old's impressive skills and impressive defensive prowess, it's no wonder the Wild want to keep him in the fold. However, the cost of retaining Hughes could be prohibitively expensive, potentially throwing a wrench into the team's long-term plans to build a Stanley Cup contender. As the NHL's salary cap continues to rise, the Wild will have to balance their desire to keep Hughes with the financial realities of maintaining a competitive roster.

The Minnesota Wild hope to re-sign Quinn Hughes, but the cost of retaining the superstar defenseman could be high and could complicate their long-term efforts to build and maintain a Stanley Cup contender.