Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is poised to restart contract negotiations with defenseman Quinn Hughes, but the team must tread carefully around the salary‑cap ceiling. With a roster that still needs key pieces, Guerin faces the challenge of balancing a competitive offer for Hughes against the financial flexibility required to address other gaps. The Wild’s front office will need to craft a deal that keeps Hughes in the lineup while preserving cap space for future moves.

The Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes look to begin contract talks again, but GM Bill Guerin has to be careful with his cap given his other needs.