Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold says he wants the Canadian players to feel supported in the state during the 2026 world juniors.

St. PAUL, Minn. -- Quinn Hughes scored in his debut with the Minnesota Wild, a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday. Hughes made it 4-0 just 54 seconds into the third period with wrist shot from the high slot that beat Jeremy Swayman five-hole.

Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win

Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild make Minnesota sports history not done since 2003 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Minnesota sports fans got to experience quite the Sunday.

Minnesota's aggressive moves, including the Quinn Hughes trade, signal a shift from patience to immediate contention. The team is now eyeing a bold ac

And while it’s still early, Hughes sounded like a superstar who appreciated so much how he was valued — and how much Guerin gave up — that he’d strongly consider re-signing with the Wild when he becomes a unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Hughes' Wild debut nearly became a gear-less debut thanks to a forgotten bag. A frantic scramble ensued to get him ready.

The Minnesota Wild sent a shockwave through the NHL with their recent moves. Their general manager, Bill Guerin, made it clear that the organization is one that