No assurances given to the Wild by Quinn Hughes’ camp
Michael Russo: Sources said last night that there have been no assurances given to the Minnesota Wild that Quinn Hughes would sign an extension with them after July 1st. Wild GM Bill Guerin does know him well, though.
Chris Johnston: One great advantage the Wild now have over every other team that would potentially sign Hughes if he got to UFA is:
“They’ll be the one team who can sign him for 8 years with a front-loaded structure including unlimited signing bonuses, before the CBA rules change Sept. 15.”
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Some fallout after Quinn was traded last night
Pierre LeBrun: Was told that the Canucks got six legit trade offer for Hughes, and that a number of teams called to inquire. That explains the standard that the Canucks were in a position to get from the Wild.
Darren Dreger: “The Canucks have known for some time Hughes wasn’t going to increase. Van believed their leverage was highest in Dec-Jan. NJD got a likelihood. Other teams in east had a likelihood. Per week ago Guerin engaged and closed the deal.”
Pierre LeBrun: Heard that the Latest Jersey Devils made, what they felt, was a powerful first offer to the Canucks for Hughes. It obviously didn’t generate enough traction for the Canucks.
Jim Biringer: “As Rutherford said tonight no person was matching what Minnesota offered. Despite it being a powerful give you wonder about that first round pick and the way Rutherford stated it’s a powerful draft. Perhaps the Devils wanted it protected. But they didn’t have the assets to get it done #njdevils“
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Jimmy Murphy: Heard that the Washington Capitals and Canucks had talked a couple of deal involving Connor McMichael, Cole Hutson, a prospect, and two first-round draft picks.
Consider that the Wild’s offer was higher than the Capitals offer.
Marco D’Amico: Sources say that the Devils and Capitals each had potential pieces that they may have included to get a deal done, however the Wild step up and outbid them.
- Marco D’Amico: The Capitals really like Cole Hutson.
- “To make clear, Hutson was also one in every of the specified pieces. Capitals could have included him, either side discussed his name. However the ask was getting slightly too wealthy with other names and assets requested. Minnesota ended up stepping up and paying the worth within the last 24 hours.”
Max Bultman: Was an enormous miss by the Detroit Red Wings.
Max Bultman: “Wild package for Hughes is very large, and I can understand Red Wings hesitance. Matching Buium would have been particularly tough. But guys like Hughes rarely come available. They might now must wait until (if) he’s a free agent for one more likelihood. We’ll see.”
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