Hughes Eyes $16M-$18M AAV in Minnesota Deal

Quinn Hughes is about to cash in on his elite two-way game, and the Wild are apparently willing to open the vault to make it happen. The contract numbers being floated would put him in rare air for a player of his caliber, reflecting just how much Minnesota values what he brings to their lineup. This is the kind of deal that reshapes a franchise's salary cap picture for years to come, so there's real intrigue around whether both sides can actually get a handshake on terms that work.