NHL Rumor Mill – September 2, 2026

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes faces uncertainty over contract negotiations, with Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli advising the team to either re-sign him quickly or trade him if no agreement is reached. Seravalli believes the New Jersey Devils would be Hughes' preferred destination for a reunion with his brothers Jack and Luke. The article notes Hughes lacks no-trade protection and that other suitors are unlikely to emerge despite his impending free agency.