NHL Rumor Mill – September 9, 2026

Quinn Hughes will join Matt Boldy on the NHL/NHLPA player media tour in Las Vegas and returns to Minnesota on Thursday for contract extension talks with the Wild. The Wild hope to sign Hughes to an eight-year extension by September 15, though he reportedly prefers a three-year deal worth $20 million annually. Sources indicate Hughes has been uncertain about his future plans and has not yet committed to signing with the team.