The Minnesota Wild have signed coach John Hynes to a multi-year extension, the team announced on Tuesday.
Throughout the summer, many reports suggested that the Minnesota Wild and John Hynes would undoubtedly agree to a contract extension.
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Wild and coach Hynes agreed to a multi-year extension that will keep the 51-year-old behind the Wild's bench.
Hynes enters year four as the Wild's head coach with positive results to build on. Hynes took over as the bench boss on Nov. 27, 2023, after the Wild fired Dean Evason. In Hynes' first three seasons with the Wild, he's posted a 125-79-23 record, good enough for a points percentage of .603, which ranks second among Wild coaches in franchise history.
Hynes has guided the Wild to the playoffs in two of his first three seasons, including a first-round victory over the Dallas Stars in 2025-26.
The Wild are the third NHL team Hynes has coached, having previously spent five seasons with the New Jersey Devils and then four with the Nashville Predators. Hynes also coached the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the U.S. NTDP before beginning his NHL career.
Hynes has an extensive coaching resume, which is built on his attention to detail and strong defensive play style. Under Hynes, the Wild allowed the fourth-fewest goals in the NHL in 2025-26.
With superstars like Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes, as well as budding stars like Matt Boldy, Jesper Wallstedt, and Brock Faber, Hynes has done an excellent job deploying them in situations where they can succeed.
The players and management have raved about Hynes as a coach throughout his time in Minnesota. With the uncertainty of his contract expiring upon the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, he and the players will feel a sense of calm now that this important business is handled.
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