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          <title>Dylan Larkin could avoid trade to Wild by going a step ahead of Quinn Hughes</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Although most reports point Dylan Larkin in the direction of the Minnesota Wild, he might actually waive his no-trade clause for another NHL organization, instead. 
<p>Although a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/dylan-larkin-red-wings-report-stops-growing-trade-buzz-in-its-tracks">recent report about <strong>Dylan Larkin</strong> and the <strong>Detroit Red Wings</strong> stopped the trade buzz in its tracks</a>, the prevailing sentiment around the <strong>NHL </strong>is that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-larkin">Larkin</a> will be traded. Soon? Late? That’s up for debate, but even the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-confirm-dylan-larkin-trade-out-of-detroit-is-imminent-despite-best-efforts">Red Wings have confirmed that Larkin’s trade seems imminent</a>. </p>



<p>Larkin has recently updated his trade list, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/dylan-larkin-shuts-down-ny-rangers-canadiens-rumors-with-expanded-trade-list-for-red-wings">shutting down the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers</a>, who didn’t make the 10-team cut. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a></strong> remain among Larkin’s preferred—and only—options, but he may not be headed to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after all. </p>



<p>Larkin’s wish to play alongside Quinn Hughes has been reported countless times, but with Hughes’ future in the Twin Cities in doubt, Larkin could actually head to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a></strong> and end up playing with two Hughes brothers, with the older, third sibling potentially arriving in the not-so-distant future.</p>



<p><em>“Instead of going to Minnesota, where [Quinn] Hughes is, <strong>what if [Dylan Larkin] goes to New Jersey</strong> where Hughes is going to go</em>?,” Elliotte Friedman reported on the <em>32 Thoughts</em> podcast.</p>



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<h2>Devils could be biggest winners</h2>



<p>New Jersey has a lot on the line. Landing Larkin would <strong>secure the Devils a golden ticket</strong> to becoming an apex predator in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. On the one hand, Larkin would bolster the team’s top six and provide much-needed depth. </p>


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<p>On the other hand, he would also provide one more reason for Hughes (Quinn) to want to join the squad in New Jersey. Make no mistake, Jack and Luke are still the biggest motivators behind Quinn’s interest in the Devils, <strong>but if Larkin joins as well, there may be no doubts left for the former Norris Trophy winner</strong>. </p>



<p>Acquiring Larkin could open the floodgates for the Devils, and it may only be the start of a golden era for the organization, led by a group of U.S. Olympic gold medalists.</p>



<h2>Wild could be biggest losers</h2>



<p>Just as New Jersey would be the biggest winner, <strong>there’s no doubt Minnesota would become the biggest loser</strong> in such a scenario. The Wild gave up a lot to trade for Hughes last year and may not even get a chance to re-sign the star blueliner. </p>



<p>Moreover, if they fail to land Larkin, who hasn’t kept his desire to join the Wild much of a secret and has waited for them for a long time, it would be all the more crushing. Minnesota’s need for a top-line center would remain unaddressed, Hughes may head for the exits, leaving a void on the blue line, and Kirill Kaprizov’s Conn Smythe-favorite start to the 2026-27 NHL season <strong>may be sent down the drain. </strong></p>



<p>The stakes are high as Larkin’s trade saga in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings-2">Detroit</a> reaches a boiling point, and the Devils and Wild appear to be the <strong>main players at the table, ready to go all in. </strong>But only one of them—if even one—can come away victorious.</p>



<h2>Key takeaways</h2>



<ul><li><strong>Dylan Larkin excluded</strong> the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers from his updated <strong>10-team trade list</strong>.</li><li><strong>Elliotte Friedman reported</strong> speculation that Dylan Larkin could join the <strong>New Jersey Devils</strong> alongside Quinn Hughes.</li><li><strong>Minnesota Wild traded</strong> significant assets for Quinn Hughes last year but risk losing him to New Jersey.</li></ul>
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          <title>Brady, Matthew Tkachuk and other brothers playing on the same team in 2026-27 NHL season</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:23:36 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Brady and Matthew Tkachuk became the last pair of siblings to join forces in the NHL, but they won't be the only ones in the 2026-27 season. 
<p>The <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> shocked the entire <strong>NHL</strong> when they <strong>traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brady-tkachuk">Brady Tkachuk</a></strong>, pairing him with his older brother, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Matthew Tkachuk</a></strong>, on a roster that has<strong> Stanley Cup written all over it</strong>. Though rare and the biggest household name among them, the Tkachuks aren’t the only brothers who will play for the same team to start the 2026-27 campaign.</p>



<p><strong>Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes</strong> are also teammates on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a> entering the 2026-27 NHL season. For the time being, older brother Quinn Hughes is staying with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a> and has yet to join his siblings to fulfill the family dream. <strong>But it feels more like a matter of when rather than if</strong>. </p>



<p>Both Jack and Luke, unlike Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, <strong>were drafted by the Devils, both in the first round</strong> (Jack was first overall in 2019 and Luke was the fourth overall selection in 2021). The Tkachuks both landed on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a>, via trades from their Canadian teams (the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators). </p>



<p>While the Hughes share a unique distinction as both first-round picks by the same club, they <strong>aren’t the only brothers to be drafted by the same team</strong> and still be playing together entering the 2026-27 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season.</p>



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<h2>The Protas and Folignos will also play together in 2026-27</h2>



<p>The Washington Capitals selected <strong>Aliaksei Protas</strong> with a third-round pick in 2019 and followed it up by <strong>drafting his younger brother</strong> <strong>Ilya</strong> with another third-round selection five years later in 2024. Though Ilya Protas only played four games with the Capitals last season, <strong>he’s been named to Washington’s opening-night roster</strong> for 2026-27, marking another sibling duo for the year. </p>


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<p>Lastly, <strong>Marcus and Nick Foligno joined forces</strong> ahead of the trade deadline last season when the Minnesota Wild completed a trade for former Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick. <strong>The brothers remain together in Minnesota</strong> entering the new campaign and are expected to share ice time on the Wild’s fourth line.</p>



<h2>Pittsburgh has twins on its system</h2>



<p>A curious situation is brewing around the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2026 NHL Draft, the organization selected <strong>Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick</strong>. Not long after, the <strong>Pens drafted his twin, Markus Ruck, with the 39th overall selection</strong>. The two played together for Pittsburgh in the preseason but will start the 2026-27 season back with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers. </p>



<p>They are expected to play at the NCAA level in 2027-28 after both twins committed to the University of North Dakota, but it may not be long before the Ruck twins are called up to the NHL by the Penguins. <strong>That brother duo will have to wait its turn, but it sure is coming.</strong></p>



<h2>Key takeaways</h2>



<ul><li><strong>The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk</strong> via trade to join his brother Matthew.</li><li><strong>Jack and Luke Hughes</strong> enter the 2026-27 NHL season as teammates on New Jersey.</li><li><strong>Ilya Protas made Washington’s opening-night roster</strong>, joining his brother Aliaksei on the Capitals.</li></ul>
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          <title>Wild make commitment to Bill Guerin while Quinn Hughes remains undecided on future</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:22:30 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Tired of waiting around for the drama around Quinn Hughes to be resolved, the Minnesota Wild have decided to make a statement by committing to GM Bill Guerin. 
<p>The 2026-27 <strong>NHL</strong> season is right around the corner, but the <strong>Minnesota Wild</strong> have yet to sign <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes">Quinn Hughes</a></strong> to a contract through the upcoming campaign. The way things are looking, Hughes won’t be extended before the puck drops. Disappointing as that may be, the Wild aren’t staying with their arms crossed. Instead, they made a firm stand by their general manager, <strong>Bill Guerin</strong>.</p>



<p><em>‘<strong>Bill Guerin has signed a multi-year contract extension</strong> as GM of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a>,” </em>as reported by<em> ESPN’s </em>Emily Kaplan on her X account. As is the norm with coaches’ and executives’ contracts in the NHL, <strong>Minnesota is keeping the exact term of Guerin’s new deal to itself.</strong></p>



<p>Regardless, such a decision sends a loud message across the negotiation table where the Wild and Hughes’ camp have been all summer long, but virtually no progress has been made. </p>



<p>Minnesota’s debut in the 2026-27 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> regular season is on Oct. 1, so the clock is ticking for the two sides to leave the drama at the door and <strong>enter the campaign with no distractions</strong>. At this point, that may be too wishful thinking.</p>



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<h2>Hughes speaks highly of the Wild, but hasn’t re-signed</h2>



<p>Hughes has time and again brought calm—or attempted to do so—with reassuring statements about how he feels in Minnesota. Still, that may do little to ease the anxious mood in the Twin Cities. </p>


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<p><em>“I just think that we’re going through the process, specifically myself, and just taking the time. <strong>I don’t feel pressure to do anything [before the season]. That’s not saying something won’t</strong>,” </em>Hughes said, via<em> The Athletic. “<strong>I’m really happy here</strong>. I love the guys. I love the team. And I fit in really well</em>.”</p>



<h2>Contract talks in Minnesota</h2>



<p>Only one thing will bring peace to the Wild, and that’s Hughes’ signature on a contract extension. If it’s a three-year deal, however, it will only be a fugazi, because that would all but <strong>confirm he is aligning his contract with that of brother Jack</strong>, as both would become UFAs in the summer of 2030. </p>



<p>Would it be ideal for Minnesota? Probably not, but <strong>it’s far better than the alternative</strong>, and it still gives Guerin a four-year window to go all in for a Stanley Cup. The way things are trending, the recently extended general manager in Minneapolis may not get a better deal done with Hughes.</p>



<h2>Key takeaways</h2>



<ul><li>General manager <strong>Bill Guerin</strong> signed a multi-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.</li><li>Quinn Hughes remains undecided on an extension while taking time <strong>through the process</strong>.</li><li>A potential three-year deal would make Hughes an unrestricted free agent in <strong>2030</strong>.</li></ul>


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          <title>Quinn Hughes’ price range reportedly set amid dramatic Wild negotiations</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:16:08 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes' future with the Minnesota Wild remains up in the air, but a report hints that his asking price is already set—or at least that the two extremes are. 
<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/quinn-hughes-reportedly-trending-toward-wild-extension-to-align-contract-with-brother-jack">Quinn Hughes</a></strong> has yet to send clear signals to the <strong>Minnesota Wild</strong>. The speculation surrounding the former Norris Trophy winner is driving fans and executives in the Twin Cities crazy as the 2026-27 <strong>NHL</strong> season is right around the corner. </p>



<p>Still, a report indicates that the average annual value range for the defenseman’s next contract is set, and it may only be a matter of <strong>ironing out the final details</strong> and getting Hughes’ signature. It may sound easy, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Wild</a> fans should know <strong>that’s usually one of the hardest things to do</strong>. For the time being, they might be better off staying wary than becoming overconfident.</p>



<p><em>“What does [Hughes] want? Because the money is going to be the money. It’s going to be probably <strong>somewhere in between Macklin Celebrini [18.8m AAV] and Cale Makar [20.4m AAV].</strong> That’s going to be his number, we all strongly suspect,” </em>Jeff Marek stated on <em>The Sheet with Jeff Marek.</em></p>



<h2>Hughes could match Makar</h2>



<p>It was always expected that Makar and Hughes would mirror or at least take inspiration from each other’s contracts. Whoever signed first would set the bar, and<strong> it was wise to think Makar would put pen to paper first</strong>. </p>



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<p>At the end of the day, the Colorado Avalanche’s blueliner never hinted he wanted to leave the Mile High City, while Hughes has left the door to his future virtually wide open. Now that Makar has put pen to paper on the largest contract in NHL history, and by a wide margin, <strong>Hughes could follow suit</strong>. </p>


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<p>However, although Hughes could match Makar’s AAV, there’s no way he reaches Makar’s $163.2 million total value because the Olympic gold medalist has no interest in signing a max-term contract. Most likely, he will agree to a mid-term deal, <strong>around two or three years long</strong>. Still, what exactly Hughes wants to see from Minnesota to be convinced remains a mystery.</p>



<h2>Hughes leaves Wild in the dark</h2>



<p><em>“Is it [Hughes] needs [GM Bill] Guerin to show him he has the team to be competitive for the next, however many, years? What is it as when Guerin mentions ‘[Hughes] may want different things’? <strong>What are those things?”</strong> </em>Jeff Marek said. </p>



<p>For the time being, the Wild remain clueless about Hughes’ needs and wishes. As a result, Minnesota remains in the dark, and rumors continue to haunt them with the prospect of losing him soon. In the meantime, <strong>the New Jersey Devils can’t help salivate and steeple their fingers</strong>. It might finally go down.</p>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:19:06 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild may not have enough assets to convince the Detroit Red Wings to trade Dylan Larkin to the Twin Cities. 
<p>Months have passed since <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-larkin">Dylan Larkin</a></strong> asked for a trade out of the <strong>Detroit Red Wings</strong>, yet he remains in Motor City. Reports around the <strong>NHL</strong> now suggest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-dylan-larkin-reportedly-loses-interest-from-two-teams-after-trade-request">Larkin has lost interest from two teams he asked to join</a>, leaving the <strong>Minnesota Wild</strong> as the most likely landing spot. However, the Wild face several hurdles of their own.</p>



<p>Just as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-face-major-problem-in-dylan-larkin-trade-talks-because-of-high-asking-price">Red Wings face a major problem because of their high asking price</a> for Larkin, the Wild lack the assets that would make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings-2">Detroit</a> interested in sending its captain to Minneapolis. Minnesota has seemingly accepted its fate. </p>



<p>Perhaps the only way the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Wild</a> could trade for Larkin is if another organization chimes in and lends them a hand. Indeed, the only way for Larkin to head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes may be through a three-way trade.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The problem is the Wild’s assets are what they are</strong>,” </em>Michael Russo reported on<em> The Sheet podcast. “They aren’t going to suddenly magically give up [Matt] Boldy in a Dylan Larkin trade. So unless [the Red Wings] are going to want futures that aren’t sure things, <strong>I don’t know how that deal is going to get done. Unless it’s a three-way trade.</strong>“</em></p>



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<h2>Wild need to convince Detroit, not Larkin</h2>



<p>Dealing with a player signed through the 2030-31 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season and under a full NMC, <strong>the Wild know they must sell their pitch to the Red Wings, not Larkin</strong>. In fact, the center needs no further convincing. Larkin wants to move to Minnesota, and he’s made that clear. </p>


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<p>However, as much leverage as he currently has, he can’t automatically trade himself to the Wild. He needs the Red Wings to accept an offer so he can waive his clause. <strong>That’s where things get tricky</strong>. Detroit wants NHL-ready talent in return for Larkin, and Minnesota can’t afford to lose key pieces of its puzzle. </p>



<p>At the end of the day, the Wild are eyeing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, and giving up too much for Larkin could result in them taking steps backward rather than forward. The most realistic scenario, as things currently stand, appears to be a three-team trade. Still, <strong>help would come at a cost </strong>for Minnesota, and all eyes across the NHL are fixed on Quinn Hughes.</p>



<h2>Speak of the Devils</h2>



<p>Anything can happen in the NHL, and the conclusion may not be the most logical. If it were, however, the <strong>New Jersey Devils would make a lot of sense</strong>. Perhaps they could help out the Wild by providing the assets the Red Wings are after in exchange for Quinn Hughes. It would definitely be an eye for an eye, and then some. </p>



<p>Still, it could happen, especially if the trade for Larkin ends up being delayed until the trade deadline, or if <strong>Hughes tells Minnesota he doesn’t plan on re-signing</strong> before, during, or after the 2026-27 NHL season. </p>



<p>Faced with the prospect of losing Hughes to free agency in the summer of 2027, the Wild may pull off a wild move. <strong>Such desperation may lead the team in Twin Cities to make a pact with the Devils.</strong> Make no mistake, the team in Detroit may have wings, but they are no angels, either. Minnesota should keep that in mind when negotiating in the near future. Every organization in the NHL only looks after itself, <strong>and no one is a philanthropist.</strong></p>
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          <title>Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin reportedly loses interest from two teams after trade request</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:20:29 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Dylan Larkin's shortlist of teams may have shrunk even further as the Detroit Red Wings learn that two organizations have no interest in their captain. 
<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-still-have-a-way-out-of-dylan-larkins-trade-request">Detroit Red Wings </a></strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-still-have-a-way-out-of-dylan-larkins-trade-request">reportedly have a way out of trading</a><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-still-have-a-way-out-of-dylan-larkins-trade-request"> Dylan Larkin</a></strong> ahead of the 2026-27 <strong>NHL</strong> season. It would take an effort from both sides to repair a mutually broken relationship, but it’s an option they may have to explore regardless, especially as the market for Larkin reportedly lost two potential buyers.</p>



<p>When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-larkin">Larkin</a> requested a trade out of Detroit after the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> campaign, he <strong>handed Steve Yzerman and the front office a three-team trade list</strong>, with reports suggesting a fourth candidate may have been added in the Dallas Stars. However, since then, Yzerman is no longer the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings-2">Red Wings</a>‘ general manager, and two teams have apparently taken themselves out of the sweepstakes.</p>



<p>According to a report from Michael Russo of <em>The Athletic</em> during an appearance on The Sheet with Jeff Marek podcast, <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> and Vegas Golden Knights have no interest in Larkin</strong>. That would mean two of the three—or perhaps four—teams Larkin is willing to waive his NMC for aren’t asking him to do so.</p>



<h2>Where Panthers, Golden Knights, and Wild stand</h2>



<p>The Cats won two Stanley Cups in the last three seasons and made it to three of the last four Stanley Cup Finals. Moreover, the Panthers have their core locked up for the long term, and adding another top-six center in Larkin<strong> would be a luxury rather than a necessity</strong>. </p>



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<p>As for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Golden Knights</a>, they have made it to two of the past four Stanley Cup Finals and won it once. They have more than enough talent to be confident in what they currently put on the ice and may not want to <strong>go through the trouble of negotiating with Detroit and its steep asking price</strong>. </p>


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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota</a>, on the other hand, may have no choice but to go all in on Larkin. Lacking a true top center all these years, <strong>the Wild can’t let this chance go to waste</strong>, especially when a great candidate actively wants to join them. Whether the Wild could put together an appealing offer is another question.</p>



<h2>The Wild are still lurking around Larkin</h2>



<p>Larkin’s original three-team trade list included the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Minnesota Wild. Months after asking Detroit to trade him before the new NHL season, <strong>only the latter are showing interest</strong>. </p>



<p>However, Minnesota understands nothing can happen until Detroit finds its new general manager. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-ready-to-hire-new-gm-amid-dylan-larkin-trade-request">Reports suggest the Red Wings are ready to hire their new GM</a>, but until that actually happens, no one will pick up the phone on the Wild’s calls. </p>



<p><em>“The Wild still have interest,” </em>Russo, who covers the Wild, reported.<em> “So, [the Wild] have got to see who the [Red Wings’] GM is, and <strong>then if the Wild can make some sort of trade</strong>.”</em></p>



<h2>Quinn Hughes is Wild’s secret agent</h2>



<p>Having close ties with Larkin, Quinn Hughes spends much of his summer skating and practicing with the Michigan native in Ann Arbor, where the U.S. National Team Development Program has its headquarters. </p>



<p>Both Hughes and Larkin are products of the program and became even closer friends while playing for Team USA at the Olympics. (Hughes missed the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025 due to injury.)</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The Wild are still really holding out hope for Larkin</strong>,”</em> Russo stated.<em> “Obviously, [Hughes] has a lot of inside information because he skates with Larkin on a daily basis in Ann Arbor. He knows Larkin’s preference would be to go to Minnesota, Vegas or Florida. But Florida and Vegas right now don’t have interest in him.”</em></p>



<h2>Hughes and Larkin could help each other</h2>



<p>Maybe Hughes can help Larkin find his way to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Doing so would benefit the defenseman as well. <strong>Hughes has yet to sign an extension</strong> with the Wild, and there’s reason to believe he won’t put pen to paper unless he’s certain Minnesota is a contender for years to come. </p>



<p><strong>The franchise finally landing a first-line center would go a long way</strong>. In more ways than one, Larkin and Hughes could help each other out, with the Wild being the biggest beneficiary.</p>
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          <title>Quinn Hughes reportedly trending toward Wild extension to align contract with brother Jack</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:47:33 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes' future with the Minnesota Wild is up in the air, but it could be decided with his brother Jack Hughes' contract in mind. 
<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes"><strong>Quinn Hughes</strong></a> has yet to make a decision about his future in the <strong>NHL</strong>. While the <strong>Minnesota Wild</strong> have made their interest in an extension clear, the star defenseman has been less expressive about his own wishes. One thing is clear, though: the possibility of playing alongside his brothers, <strong>Jack and Luke</strong>, is a big motivation for Quinn.</p>



<p>Thus, that is something to keep an eye on as Quinn Hughes makes up his mind. According to a report, the eldest sibling is keen on re-signing in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota</a>, but only if he gets to choose the term of his contract, putting him on track to become an unrestricted free agent in the same year Jack will become one in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>.</p>



<p><em>“I have believed that Quinn Hughes is <strong>going to sign [a three-year, $18 million AAV contract] in Minnesota</strong>,” </em>Elliotte Friedman stated on<em> NHL Tonight. “People are starting to wonder, what’s going on here. I don’t have any panic about it yet</em>.”</p>



<h2>Three-year deal would align Quinn and Jack’s contracts</h2>



<p>With Quinn Hughes entering the <strong>final year of his six-year, $47.1 million contract</strong>, he is set to become a UFA in the summer of 2027. Thus, if he were to put pen to paper on a three-year extension with the Wild, he would postpone his UFA status until 2030. </p>



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<p>That year is far from random. Jack Hughes will become a UFA in the summer of 2030, as well. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils"><strong>New Jersey Devils</strong></a>‘ star is signed to an eight-year, $64 million contract running through the 2029-30 campaign.</p>


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<p>If Friedman’s estimation is correct and Quinn signs to stay in Minnesota for the next three seasons, then he and Jack could hit the market in 2030 <strong>determined to find a team that will have them both</strong>. Quinn will be 30 years old in the summer of 2030, while Jack will have recently turned 29.</p>



<h2>Other alternatives</h2>



<p>There is also the possibility that Quinn decides next season is his last in Minnesota and hopes to sign with the Devils in free agency, getting to play with Jack and Luke as well. If that were the case, <strong>the Wild would likely trade Hughes</strong>—Quinn has no trade protection—before the deadline to get something in return. </p>



<p>The Devils would be among the suitors, but they could also let Quinn be a rental for another playoff team and go after him in free agency. However, reports state that Quinn wants to <strong>show his gratitude to the Wild</strong> for pursuing him when he asked out of Vancouver and <strong>offer his services for a few more years in the Twin Cities.</strong></p>



<p>Options abound, but it’s clear the Hughes brothers saga will be one to watch as the 2026-27 NHL season looms closer. If Hughes is unsigned by the time the puck drops, <strong>then the drama will truly skyrocket</strong>.</p>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:54 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Although Dylan Larkin actively pushes to leave for the Minnesota Wild, the Detroit Red Wings are determined not to gift their captain away. 
<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings-2">Detroit Red Wings</a></strong> are weighing their options when it comes to <strong>Dylan Larkin’s</strong> trade. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-larkin">Larkin</a> has made it clear which <strong>NHL </strong>teams he is interested in joining, but they all have yet to impress Detroit. When it comes to the <strong>Minnesota Wild</strong>, they might have to pull a rabbit out of a hat, as the Red Wings aren’t impressed with their potential offers.</p>



<p><em>“The Red Wings and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Wild</a> previously talked without finding common ground. The <strong>Red Wings aren’t enamored with the younger players</strong> the Wild are willing to give up,” </em>as reported by Kevin Allen on <em>Detroit Hockey Now.</em></p>



<p>Although the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-put-dylan-larkin-trade-talks-on-hold-interim-gm-doesnt-have-final-say">Red Wings have put Larkin’s trade on hold</a> for the time being and are focused on their search for a new general manager, they have made their asking price clear. </p>



<h2>Red Wings’ asking price for Larkin</h2>



<p>While draft selections would come in handy, what <strong>Detroit is really after are <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>-ready players</strong> who can replace Larkin and replicate his production. The Winged Wheel has little interest in acquiring prospects who are still wet behind the ears. At least that was the plan before Steve Yzerman stepped down from his role as GM. </p>



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<p>As things stand, <strong>Minnesota lacks the type of assets</strong> that would convince Detroit to green-light a deal. At least for the time being, there’s no chance the Wild part with any of Matt Boldy, Brock Faber, or <strong>Quinn Hughes</strong>. </p>


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<p>However, given enough time, much could change. The fact that reports suggest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/dylan-larkin-reportedly-staying-with-red-wings-to-start-the-nhl-season">Larkin could start the season with the Red Wings</a> might actually be a good sign for a potential blockbuster trade.</p>



<h2>Potential deadline trade between three teams</h2>



<p>The Wild have made it clear they <strong>want—and hope—to re-sign Hughes as soon as possible</strong>. However, the delay in reaching an extension has created uncertainty. If the eldest of the three Hughes brothers enters the 2026-27 NHL season without a new deal, speculation will only intensify.</p>



<p>Minnesota’s need for a top-six center isn’t going away, and it could all lead to a blockbuster three-team trade involving the Red Wings, Wild, and New Jersey Devils. The organization in Newark knows that if Quinn Hughes reaches unrestricted free agency next summer, <strong>he’ll most likely be waiting for the Devils’ call. </strong></p>



<p>However, there’s no guarantee he’ll make it that far. Minnesota will do everything it can to convince Hughes to stay, but if all else fails, the Wild could trade him before the deadline. <strong>Hughes’ expiring contract doesn’t include any form of trade protection</strong>, meaning Minnesota is free to shop him.</p>



<h2>Such a trade will take time</h2>



<p>All in all, every moving piece of this intriguing puzzle could fall into place and produce a three-team trade unlike anything the league has seen before. Larkin could still end up in Minnesota before the trade deadline. Quinn Hughes could reunite with his brothers at the Prudential Center, and the Red Wings could walk away with <strong>NHL-ready talent from both the Wild and the Devils</strong>.</p>



<p>It’s an extremely complicated scenario that <strong>hinges on far too many factors</strong>. Still, it may be the perfect storm. All it would take is patience. And even though Larkin wants to leave Detroit, he may be willing to wait a little longer. After all, the 30-year-old center must <strong>measure twice and cut once</strong>—and so must the Red Wings.</p>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:11:36 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild reportedly continue contract talks as Bill Guerin prepares to meet the star defenseman’s camp in Michigan regarding a possible extension. 
<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a></strong> are continuing negotiations with <strong>Quinn Hughes</strong> as general manager <strong>Bill Guerin</strong> prepares to meet with the star defenseman and his representatives in Michigan this week. The discussions come as the Wild look to secure one of the <strong>NHL</strong>’s premier blueliners following last season’s blockbuster acquisition.</p>



<p>According to Michael Russo of <em>The Athletic</em>, Guerin is expected to meet with Hughes’ camp as both sides continue exploring a potential contract extension. “<em>Believe Bill Guerin will be meeting with Quinn Hughes and his camp in Michigan today/this week. As we’ve long reported, <strong>Wild want to go 5-8 years (7-year max term after Sept. 16 in new CBA). 3-year extension still makes most sense for Quinn</strong> so he can align with Jack’s deal in New Jersey.</em>“</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes">Hughes</a></strong> joined Minnesota after the Wild acquired him from the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a></strong> in a major trade that sent defenseman <strong>Zeev Buium</strong>, forwards <strong>Marco Rossi </strong>and<strong> Liam Ohgren</strong>, and a first-round draft pick to Vancouver. The veteran defenseman immediately became a key piece of the franchise’s plans.</p>



<h2>What contract length could Quinn Hughes sign with the Wild?</h2>



<p><strong>Minnesota reportedly prefers a long-term commitmen</strong>t, with the organization interested in a deal ranging between five and eight years. However, Hughes could have a different priority as he evaluates his future.</p>



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<p>A shorter three-year extension could allow Hughes to reach free agency at a similar time as his brother <strong>Jack Hughes</strong>, who remains under contract with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a></strong> through 2030. That timeline could provide the defenseman with additional flexibility later in his career.</p>


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<p>The upcoming decision will also be influenced by the NHL’s salary structure. Hughes is entering the final season of his s<strong>ix-year, $47.1 million contract, which carries an annual cap hit of $7.85 million.</strong></p>



<h2>How important has Quinn Hughes been for Minnesota?</h2>



<p>Hughes continued to prove why he is considered one of the NHL’s elite defensemen. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded seven goals and 76 points in 74 games between Vancouver and Minnesota while averaging 27:44 of ice time per game.</p>



<p>During the playoffs, Hughes elevated his performance even further, producing <strong>four goals and 15 points in 11 postseason games </strong>while averaging more than 30 minutes of ice time per contest.</p>


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<p>His impact has extended beyond the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> as well. Hughes helped the <strong>United States w</strong>in Olympic gold at Milano Cortina 2026 and was named the tournament’s best defenseman.</p>
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          <title>Dylan Larkin trade rumors: Wild emerge as top landing spot for Red Wings captain</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:23:57 -0400</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have reportedly emerged as the frontrunner in a potential Dylan Larkin trade as the Detroit Red Wings captain's future remains uncertain. 
<p>The future of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-larkin">Dylan Larkin</a></strong> with the <strong>Detroit Red Wings</strong> remains one of the biggest offseason questions in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong>, and a potential destination has reportedly started to emerge. According to <em>Daily Faceoff’s</em> Matt Larkin, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a></strong> are considered the current <em><strong>“frontrunner”</strong></em> among teams interested in acquiring the Red Wings captain.</p>



<p>Larkin’s trade situation remains unresolved after the veteran center reportedly requested a move earlier this offseason<strong>. “<em>Still, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see it happening before training camp,</em>“</strong> Matt Larkin wrote, pointing to Detroit’s front office situation and salary-cap challenges among interested teams.</p>



<p>He also added, <em>“For one, Detroit, uh, needs a GM in place to make the trade. Secondly: <strong>Larkin’s three-team list, which expanded to four with the Stars</strong>, consists of four teams who are seriously lacking in cap space at the moment, meaning they’d have to move some important players out to make a deal work. <strong>The Wild still seem like the frontrunner.”</strong></em></p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings-2">Red Wings</a> must first complete their front office plans before moving forward with any major trade discussions. With<strong> Larkin holding a no-trade clause</strong>, the process is also complicated by the limited number of teams he would accept as a destination.</p>



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<h2>Why are the Wild considered the frontrunner for Dylan Larkin?</h2>



<p>After <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/former-nhl-gm-questions-whether-red-wings-can-repair-relationship-with-dylan-larkin">a former NHL GM questioned whether the Red Wings can repair their relationship with Dylan Larkin</a></strong>, Minnesota has emerged as the leading candidate because<strong> the Wild are among the teams believed to be on Larkin’s approved trade list</strong>. However, a deal would require additional moves, as several interested clubs currently have limited salary‑cap flexibility.</p>


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<p>Larkin’s reported list includes the Wild<strong>, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights</strong>, and <strong>Florida Panthers</strong>. The Stars were added later to the list, but the Red Wings still have fewer options because the center controls where he can be traded.</p>



<h2>What is delaying a potential Larkin trade?</h2>



<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-reportedly-get-worrying-update-on-dylan-larkin-after-trade-request">Red Wings reportedly received a worrying update on Dylan Larkin after his trade request</a></strong>. The biggest obstacle is timing, as Detroit needs to finalize its front‑office structure before making a significant roster decision involving its captain. Even once that happens, interested teams may still need to clear salary‑cap space to build a realistic trade package.</p>


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<p>While Larkin could potentially expand his list of approved destinations, there is currently no indication that more teams have been added beyond Dallas. For now, the Red Wings and the rest of the NHL continue to wait for clarity on one of the offseason’s most significant potential moves.</p>
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          <title>NY Rangers left out of Dylan Larkin’s trade list for Red Wings despite strong connections</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Dylan Larkin reportedly submitted a three-team trade list to the Detroit Red Wings, but the New York Rangers were not included. <p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> always knew they’d be in for a steep climb to trade for <strong>Dylan Larkin</strong>. Still, they may have underestimated just how difficult it would be. The <strong>Detroit Red Wings</strong>‘ reported trade wish list should paint a clear picture for the Broadway Blueshirts and every interested party in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl"><strong>NHL</strong></a> of where Larkin stands.</p>



<p>According to a report from the <em>Detroit Free Press</em>, Larkin would be willing to waive his no-movement clause (NMC) for a <strong>trade to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a>, Minnesota Wild, or Vegas Golden Knights</strong>. Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/red-wings-will-reportedly-stand-by-their-asking-price-for-dylan-larkin">the Red Wings will stand firm on their asking price for Larkin</a>, the captain ultimately holds all the leverage. If <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Detroit</a> won’t deal him to one of those three destinations, it can only sit him. Doing so causes more harm than good, though.</p>



<p>As for the Rangers, the reported trade list completely rains down on their parade. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-reportedly-a-dark-horse-for-disgruntled-red-wings-captain-dylan-larkin">New York could have been a dark horse to trade for Larkin</a>—they still can, but it seems highly unlikely. Larkin is asking out of Motor City because he wants to win and a move to Broadway would put those aspirations on hold for a while. </p>



<p>New York general manager Chris Drury and head coach Mike Sullivan, who were around Larkin on Team USA, <strong>would’ve hoped their national team connections could come in handy</strong>. Unfortunately, if they want to acquire Larkin, they won’t be able to cut any corners. And even that may not be enough.</p>



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<h2>Larkin favors Team USA connections</h2>



<p>The fact that Larkin’s trade list features three organizations filled with Team USA teammates and executives only makes it a tougher pill to swallow for the Rangers. After all, those connections do play a role, <strong>just not to New York’s advantage</strong>. The overall struggles and concerns in Manhattan are too significant for Larkin to dismiss. </p>


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<p>Moreover, leaving the Red Wings, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs by fewer than 10 points, for the Rangers, who finished last in the East, <strong>wouldn’t exactly be considered an upgrade for the Winged Wheel’s hometown captain</strong>. If Larkin is to leave the Wolverine State for the first time in his hockey career and life, he would surely want to go somewhere he won’t regret.</p>



<h2>Team USA connections in Minnesota</h2>



<p>As soon as Larkin’s trade request went public, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Wild</a> emerged as the obvious frontrunners</strong>. Bill Guerin (Team USA’s GM during the 2026 Olympics) was expected to be all over it, and it’s clear he’s done just that.</p>



<p>Plus, Minnesota’s lineup features Larkin’s fellow American teammates <strong>Quinn Hughes, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy</strong>. Combine that with the fact that the Wild are the most top-six center-needy organization in the NHL and that it’s the main obstacle preventing them from becoming a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, <strong>and the puzzle is complete</strong>.</p>



<h2>Why Florida makes sense for Larkin</h2>



<p>As for the Panthers, the fact they’ve been to three of the last four Stanley Cup Finals and have won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cups</a> should be enough to explain why any player would want to join the powerhouse in the <strong>beautiful, income tax-free Sunshine State. </strong></p>



<p>From Larkin’s perspective, joining Bill Zito (Team USA assistant GM), Matthew Tkachuk, and a state-of-the-art roster built to win is just the cherry on top. Florida doesn’t really need another top center, but it seldom helps itself from going after NHL stars.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/04161408/dylan-larkin-1-1920x1080.webp" alt="Dylan Larkin" class="wp-image-650395"><figcaption>Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>When in doubt, there’s always Vegas</h2>



<p>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Golden Knights</a> continue to be the go-to franchise for players in search of fresh starts and immediate playoff success. <strong>The organization’s way of doing business leaves room for criticism</strong>, but the results speak for themselves.</p>



<p>Watching Mitch Marner become a Conn Smythe Trophy favorite less than a year after leaving another Original Six market might be enough to <strong>convince Larkin that Sin City is perfect for him</strong>. Plus, he’d get the chance to join Team USA friends Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin.</p>



<p>Eichel is another example of how leaving the team that drafted you and heading to the Entertainment Capital of the World can do wonders for a player’s career. They say the <strong>house always wins in Las Vegas</strong>, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for those that get to call T-Mobile Arena home.</p>



<h2>Larkin is sending Detroit a message</h2>



<p>Larkin’s trade list is very narrow. He sends a clear message to the Red Wings that way. <strong>Detroit may ask him to expand his list</strong> a bit to gain more room to maneuver and negotiate.</p>



<p>Larkin may indeed add a few more options, but the odds of the Rangers even making that director’s cut remain low. Still, if there’s one thing the Big Apple teaches its residents, it’s to <strong>shoot for the stars</strong>, and one has just become available in the 313.</p>


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