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Quinn Hughes Doesn’t See ‘Any Issues’ as Wild Camp Begins
The star defenseman says he and general manager Bill Guerin are still talking, and he expects no rush before free agency.
- Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes reported to training camp on Thursday without a contract extension, expressing comfort with the organization's direction and no pressure to rush negotiations.
- Hughes carries a $7.85 million salary cap hit in his final contract year; he cited teammate Kirill Kaprizov's late signing last year as precedent for taking time with negotiations.
- While speculation exists about Hughes joining brothers Jack and Luke in New Jersey, he stated, "I'm not going to sacrifice a great spot for me to play with them."
- Wild general manager Bill Guerin confirmed both sides are in talks, saying, "These things take time," and expressing comfort with the current status of negotiations.
- The Wild begin their preseason schedule on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks at Grand Casino Arena, with Hughes noting extended time with partner Brock Faber should make "an insane difference.
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Wild open training camp, Quinn Hughes discusses contract situation
Quinn Hughes unwound after an especially eventful hockey season with the usual retreat to his lake home in Michigan, soaking up the summer with his brothers and their friends. Hughes would prefer if everyone would relax about his contract situation, too.
·Saint Paul, United States
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Quinn Hughes isn't sweating contract talks with the Wild, doesn't see the season start as a deadline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Quinn Hughes unwound after an especially eventful hockey season with the usual retreat to his lake home in Michigan, soaking up the summer with his brothers and their friends.
·Bakersfield, United States
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Quinn Hughes doesn’t see ‘any issues’ as Wild camp begins
The star defenseman, who can e a free agent on July 1, said there is no rush for him to sign a contract extension: "I don’t feel stressed to do something before the season."
·Saint Paul, United States
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