HUGHES SPEAKS: Quinn Hughes DAMPENS Contract Uncertainty | CONFIDENT A Deal Will Get Done!

Minnesota Wild’s contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes take center stage as fresh insights emerge from Las Vegas. Could a major trade be brewing behind the scenes? Seth Toupal breaks down Hughes’ offseason mindset, his admiration for teammate Brock Faber, and the complexities of his relationship with GM Bill Guerin. With the clock ticking before the NHL season, contract uncertainties and Hughes’ hints about free agency keep fans on edge. Key topics include speculation around a potential Dylan Larkin trade, the Wild’s pursuit of high-impact additions, and how management’s calm approach mirrors Hughes’ own confidence. Seth Toupal also reflects on the impact of Barry Melrose’s passing and its significance for the hockey community. Will the Wild finalize Hughes’ extension, or are bigger roster moves still to come?Photo Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn ImagesEverydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:  https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On WildFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWildFollow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHLHave a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now.Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.