Quinn Hughes's agent won't commit to the Minnesota Wild after blockbuster trade

New Jersey Devils fans are having a terrible Friday night. Quinn Hughes got traded to the Minnesota Wild, ending the rumors that said the Devils were involved. This happened a few hours after we found out that superstar rookie Arseny Gritsyuk was going to miss the entire weekend with an upper-body injury. 

All in all, a terrible time to be a Devils fan. On top of that, they have lost six of their past seven games, and there’s no end to the losing in sight. Again, this is a terrible time to be a New Jersey Devils fan.

The only thing we have is hope, and Quinn Hughes’s agent kept that hope open. Despite the Wild sending an insane package, which included superstar rookie himself, Zeev Buium, there is no guarantee that the eldest Hughes brother is going to be there for longer than his current contract, which ends in 2027.

That’s because Quinn Hughes refused to commit to any type of extension prior to any trade. And why should he? What value would that have to Quinn Hughes to tell a team he’s willing to stay?

Of course, the Devils are at a disadvantage because Quinn Hughes can only sign for eight years this offseason. That option ends because of the new CBA that goes into effect in September of 2026. As a free agent, the Devils could only sign Hughes to six years, and if they trade for his rights, they can only give him seven years.

However, what if Quinn Hughes doesn’t want that? What if he wants to line his contract up with his brother’s to make sure New Jersey can build a contender around them? Would the Wild be willing to sign him for three years after this trade? Would the Devils?

Either way, it’s interesting to know that it was made clear that no guarantees were made during the trade speculation. It’s not surprising that this is the case, but it’s surprising that Pat Brisson admitted it.