Quinn Hughes remains central to Minnesota contract extension discussions

In the NHL, defenseman Quinn Hughes remains a focal point of summer contract discussions. While there is speculation regarding a potential three-year extension to align his timeline with his brother Jack Hughes, league sources indicate that Hughes intends to eventually sign a new deal with Minnesota. However, shifting market dynamics for high-end players have complicated the process, with expectations that a final deal may exceed the $17 million price tag recently set by Kirill Kaprizov.

Other recent roster movements include the Vegas Golden Knights signing Shane Smith to a one-year deal with their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. Additionally, Ryan Marsh is departing the Edmonton Oilers to accept an assistant coaching position with Shanghai in the KHL, and Samu Tuomala has signed a one-year contract with SHL team Linköping.