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Quinn Hughes Situation In Minnesota Has Mutated From 'When' To 'If'

The Quinn Hughes situation with the Minnesota Wild is getting... a bit uncomfortable, let's say. Analysts and insiders around hockey are pointing out that the conversation around a Hughes extension with the Wild has mutated from 'When' to 'If'. Some… uhhh… rather interesting quotes from @JeffMarek and @KeithKavJr on the Quinn Hughes saga today. 🤨🤨 #NJDevils #MNWild pic.twitter.com/5NxYNp2IsI — Locked On Devils (@LockedOnDevils) August 4, 2026 Insider Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff spoke with Keit...

Are Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar In A Staring Contest?

Quinn Hughes has become one of the biggest contract storylines in hockey, and the timing of his next deal may have as much to do with Cale Makar as it does with the Minnesota Wild. Hughes is eligible for an extension, the Wild want to keep him, and league chatter suggests both sides are still workin...

What Happens In A Quinn Hughes Worst-Case Scenario?

It's August, the Minnesota Wild haven't signed Quinn Hughes, and despite his best efforts, Bill Guerin stoked the hot stove with appearances on Tuesday. The Wild GM tried to keep speculation on lockdown in an interview with Judd's Hockey Show, saying, "I'm not gonna get too far into [the negot...

Devils in the Details – 8/5/26: Mushy Middle Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links “Lenni Hämeenaho showed some promise last season, but he could benefit from big minutes with an improved Utica Comets team.” [Devils on the Rush] “The longer Quinn Hughes goes without an extension with the Minnesota Wild, the more it benefits the New Jersey Devils. As one source […]

Two Contenders Linked To Unsigned Vladimir Tarasenko

Over a month into free agency, one of the best remaining scorers on the market is still unsigned, and two teams look like the most logical fits. Vladimir Tarasenko remains a free agent after posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games with the Minnesota Wild last season, and both the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators have been repeatedly linked to him as the market drags into August. Why Edmonton Makes Sense The Oilers connection goes back to a report from Elliotte Friedman shortly after ...

Wild Make Several Key Additions To Their Front Office

The Minnesota Wild should not be done making additions to their roster this offseason. While they are hopefully doing more plans to do some transactions before training camp begins next month, the Wild did make some additions to their front office, though. Announced by the team on Monday, the W...

The Wild Aren't Setting Up Michael McCarron For Success

The Minnesota Wild have proven twice over that they're Michael McCarron believers. Bill Guerin swung big for the 6-foot-6 center at the trade deadline, flipping a second-rounder for him. Then, they doubled down on him with a six-year contract after he delivered a strong playoff performance. That pos...

The Wild Are Signaling A More Role-Driven Approach To Offense

The Minnesota Wild enter the 2026-27 season facing a familiar but urgent challenge: replacing a significant portion of their offensive production after key free-agent departures. For a team that already operated with thin scoring margins, losing proven contributors puts added pressure on new acquisi...

One Surprising Team Still In Play For Free Agent Vladimir Tarasenko

Vladimir Tarasenko remains the best free agent left on the board more than a month into the signing period, and a return to Minnesota has not been ruled out. The Wild acquired Tarasenko from Detroit last summer for future considerations, and he rewarded that bet with a bounce-back campaign, posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games before adding five points in 11 playoff outings as Minnesota advanced past Dallas before falling to Colorado in the second round. Per Pierre LeBrun, there's a ch...

The Wild Should Gamble On Michael Bunting

The Minnesota Wild have spent the last few seasons searching for consistent secondary scoring to support their top-end talent. While players like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy drive the offense, the lack of reliable production from the middle six has often left the Wild too easy to contain in playo...

Top 5 UFAs Still Available in NHL Free Agency

There isn't a whole lot of money still out there to be spent by NHL teams, by most accounts, but there are a number of viable unrestricted free agents still available on the open market. Here, we'll break down the top 5 remaining UFAs.  1. Vladimir Tarasenko, F The 34-year-old Russian forward is not the regular 30-goal scorer that he was for five straight years back in his mid-20s. But he did pop 23 for the Minnesota Wild this past season, while playing just 14:56 of ice time per game, an...

Red Wings reportedly are upset with Dylan Larkin after trade request

A new report suggests the Red Wings are far from pleased with Dylan Larkin's trade request. The relationship between the Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin appears to have become increasingly strained following the captain’s request to be traded. Larkin reportedly wants the opportunity to compete immediately for a Stanley Cup, with teams such as the Florida Panthers , Golden Knights, and Minnesota Wild frequently mentioned among his preferred destinations. Detroit, however, is not ready...

Maple Leafs Steal Two More Scouts From the Wild

That's Wild The Toronto Maple Leafs already took Judd Brackett away from the Minnesota Wild to make him an assistant general manager and the main evaluator of talent over there, but they're not done their ransacking. They took two more scouts from the Wild as they continue to change their ho...

With the Celebrini contract question answered, focus shifts to next year’s unrestricted free agents

Poor Kirill Kaprizov. Well, not really. He is the exact opposite of poor. However, the Minnesota Wild forward never truly got to enjoy his reign as the top paid player in the NHL. Despite garnering headline after headline last summer with his then record-setting extension that topped out at $17 million per season, he never actually skated a single game as the highest-paid player in the league. Since then he’s seen Leo Carlsson and now Macklin Celebrini surpass him in the salary game. Before th...