Latest Quinn Hughes Comments Promising For Minnesota Wild Faithful

It's only been a week since Quinn Hughes spoke to the media on the Players/Media Tour. But now that he's in camp, he's facing the same questions about when he's going to sign an extension with the Minnesota Wild. 

And while his comments about how much he likes his current team in last week's interview were promising for Wild faithful, his newest words will leave them even more stoked. 

Quinn Hughes is less than a year away from potentially hitting free agency, with the possibility of joining his brothers in New Jersey looming.

But the Wild defenseman says he’s happy in Minnesota and won’t sacrifice a great situation just to play with them.… pic.twitter.com/WD631D4fjj

— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) September 17, 2026

About playing on the same team with his brothers, Jack & Luke, he said this: 

I think, obviously, like, yeah, there's a draw to playing with those guys at some point. But I think Jack said it perfectly at the Media Tour: I'm not going to sacrifice a great spot for me to play ... with them."

Certainly, if the measuring stick is playing with a team that has a chance at winning a Stanley Cup, it would be hard to argue that the New Jersey Devils (his brothers' current squad) are closer than his Wild. 

As for the extension talks, he reiterated that he's not feeling any pressure to sign before Opening Night, and will sign when he's ready. 

Quinn Hughes said there’s “no issues” with contract talks, he’s just taking his time. He’s not stressed if he’s not signed before season, but obviously could happen before that. #mmwild pic.twitter.com/bzkf0eL9ko

— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithNHL) September 17, 2026

"I don't feel stressed to do something before the season. And that's not saying that something won't, but that's just how it is." 

Hughes is heading into the final season of his six-year deal with a $7.85 million AAV. His next cap hit could potentially start with a '2'. As in 20-something. Or at least be somewhere close.