Quinn Hughes said he is open to signing a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild
@Q_hughes43: (posted video) Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes, when asked if he sees himself extending with the Wild this offseason.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Reporter: “Do you see yourself re-signing this summer?”
Hughes: “I mean, I really like it here. I think that, I would definitely be open to re-signing. I mean, we’ll see what Billy wants to do.
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Again, you know, we’re not even 36 hours removed, so it’s a tough loss, but I definitely would be open, you know, open to re-signing here.”
Reporter: “What are the factors that matter to you when you consider a decision like that?”
Hughes: “That’s a good question. I mean, I think there’s definitely a couple. You know, I think just going home, talking to my parents, my brothers, obviously leaning on family and support. But again, we’re 36 hours removed. I’m not sure I’m ready to, you know, get into detail what that would look like.
But you know, I think I can say that I really like it here. I love the team, I love the city, and the fans. I mean, just, you know, being in that locker room was a special group, and would definitely be reopened to signing here with the guys that we have in the room, and just the people we have in the room.
A lot of, you know, trust, you know, with Billy as well, and love Heinzy and Cappy and the coaching staff. I just think it’s, you know, great spot, great situation for myself. So I’m saying all that, you go with where you want with that.”
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NHLRumors.com Note: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin must be grinning from ear to ear after hearing Quinn Hughes comments about his interest level in extending with the Wild. He’s eligible to sign an extension after July 1st.
Currently, Erik Karlsson is the highest-paid defenseman at $11.5 million, followed by Drew Doughty and Rasmus Dahlin at $11 million. Evan Bouchard is the only other defenseman over $10 million.
Cale Makar is also extension eligible, and both he and Hughes will reset the D market. It will be interesting to see who extends first.
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