# Hughes Deal & Salary Balance | Minnesota Wild News

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Podcast: [Minnesota Wild News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minnesota-wild-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7537501)
Published: 2026-09-12T02:11:29+00:00
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Minnesota Wild are making waves by bringing in Quinn Hughes to join Kirill Kaprizov, but with Filip Gustavsson sidelined, young Jesper Wallstedt is stepping into goal under heavy pressure. The real intrigue? How Hughes’ contract will be shaped by Cale Makar’s recent eight-year deal — which is now off the table — making a seven-year pact more likely. Paying both superstars $20M each? Unlikely. Teams are learning that winning isn’t about stacking max salaries — it’s about balance and team effort. No Cup champ yet has had a player earning over $10M. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6c59fc03b680ea1

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