Minnesota Wild fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of negotiations between the team and star defenseman Quinn Hughes, but General Manager Bill Guerin is playing it cool. In a recent statement, Guerin hinted that talks with Hughes' representatives are ongoing, but downplayed expectations for a swift resolution. The 24-year-old Hughes has been one of the top players in the NHL, and his contract status has significant implications for the Wild's future on the ice. As the summer wears on and the start of the new season draws near, the question on everyone's mind is: will Hughes be back in Minnesota's lineup, and at what cost?

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin did not want to comment much on the Quinn Hughes negotiations other than saying these things take time.