The Minnesota Wild have spent the last few years building a team that can make a deep playoff run. Last season, the team moved past the first round of the playoffs, giving fans more confidence about the future.

However, one big question remains. Many people want to know if star defenseman Quinn Hughes will sign a long-term contract with Minnesota. For the first time, Wild general manager Bill Guerin spoke publicly about Hughes' contract situation.

Daily Faceoff reported that Guerin said the team is still talking with Hughes' representatives. He also said that big contract talks like these take time and require patience.

"I'm not gonna get too far into it, but I have been talking to his camp all along," Guerin said. "These things take time, they are big decisions for players and teams, so it's a process to work through it."

Guerin's comments show that the Wild and Hughes' camp are still talking, even though they have not reached a new contract yet. Around the same time, Daily Faceoff also shared Guerin's comments on X, showing that the team is continuing the talks instead of rushing to make a deal.

Bill Guerin did not share many details, but his comments showed how important these contract talks are for both Hughes and the Wild. Hughes is under contract through the 2026-27 season, so the team still has time.

However, signing him to a long-term extension would remove the biggest question facing a team that wants to compete for the Stanley Cup. For now, the Wild are taking their time and letting the talks move forward.

Why locking up Hughes is crucial for the Wild

Hockey Feed also covered the story in a report by Trevor Connors. The report said Quinn Hughes is a very important part of Minnesota's plans.

The Wild reportedly traded Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and Zeev Buium to the Vancouver Canucks to get Hughes. The team would only make that kind of trade if it believed Hughes would be its top defenseman for many years.

Hughes proved his value last season. He scored five goals and recorded 53 points in 48 games. He showed again that he is one of the NHL's best defensemen.

The report also said that the rising salary cap could affect his next contract. At the same time, people continue to wonder if Hughes might one day want to play with one of his brothers, especially Jack Hughes.

Even with all the rumors, Quinn Hughes and his representatives have not said that he wants to leave Minnesota. That puts the Wild in a good position.

Still, signing a new contract before the season starts would give the team more certainty and let it focus on preparing for another playoff run.

In the end, Bill Guerin's latest comments show that contract talks are still moving forward. The biggest question now is whether those talks will soon lead to a long-term contract that keeps Hughes in Minnesota.

What do you think? Will the Wild succeed in securing Quinn Hughes as the long-term face of their blue line? Let us know in the comments. 

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Kapil Manghnani

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