Quinn Hughes is one of two superstar defensemen who’ll be UFAs next summer, and he could set a new financial bar for players of his caliber and position. Hughes turns 27 in October, so his prime years are here. And getting him signed long-term should be priority No. 1 for Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. 

Hughes is earning $7.85 million this coming season, and he could easily double that amount on his next contract. The Wild have approximately $46 million in salary cap space next summer, and Guerin won’t be outbid for Hughes’ services. He’s one of the game’s best players, and he’s going to be paid accordingly.

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