Hynes Confident Quinn Hughes Stays Put in Minnesota

When a head coach publicly expresses confidence that his franchise player will re-sign, it's either a vote of confidence or a carefully worded prayer - sometimes both. John Hynes believes Quinn Hughes will remain with the Wild, a statement that carries weight given the leverage Hughes possesses in today's market. The real question isn't whether Hynes is optimistic, but what's happening behind the scenes to make him feel secure enough to say it out loud.