Quinn Hughes gets back to work before 2026-27

His six-year, $47.1 million deal expires next summer

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Take a look at how Quinn Hughes is preparing for the 2026-27 season! 🏒 (🎥: IG/power_edge_pro) https://t.co/YvsUgaLCRe Via @NHL on X

What happened: The NHL season opens Sept. 29. The defenseman has been eligible to sign an extension since July 1.

Why it matters: Hughes enters the final season of his contract, with unrestricted free agency possible July 1, 2027. His long-term status will follow him into training camp.

By the numbers: Hughes recorded 76 points on seven goals and 69 assists in 74 regular-season games in 2025-26, fifth among NHL defensemen. He added four goals and 11 assists in 11 postseason games.

What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint before the Sept. 29 opener.

Sources

@NHL 2026-09-07T20:36:35.203473+00:00

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