Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 17, 2026 — The Minnesota Wild’s contract negotiations with star defenseman Quinn Hughes are reportedly proceeding with a relaxed outlook, according to recent statements attributed to Hughes himself. He has indicated that the commencement of the upcoming National Hockey League season does not represent a definitive deadline for reaching a new agreement.

Hughes, a key player for the Wild, is currently in discussions regarding his future contract. While the specifics of the ongoing negotiations have not been publicly detailed, the defenseman’s reported sentiment suggests a degree of comfort regarding the timeline for resolution.

His statement that the start of the season is not a hard deadline implies a willingness to allow the process to unfold without immediate pressure. This approach may aim to ensure a comprehensive and satisfactory agreement is reached, rather than rushing to meet a particular date.

The Minnesota Wild organization has not provided further comment on the status of the negotiations beyond what has been communicated by Hughes. Further details regarding the terms being discussed or the anticipated timeline for a resolution are not presently available. The team and its fanbase will likely be closely monitoring the progress of these important discussions as the NHL calendar progresses.



Story summarized from the original created by DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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