As impressive as Quinn Hughes’ Minnesota Wild debut was on Sunday, there was a major kink to work out to make it possible. President of hockey operations and GM Bill Guerin flew out to New Jersey with assistant GM Chris Kelleher Saturday to pick up Hughes and bring him back to the Twin Cities ahead of Sunday’s game with the Boston Bruins.

According to Michael Russo, there has been no assurance given to the Wild that Hughes will extend next summer. But, Wild general manager Bill Guerin does know him well. The U.S. born defender will be on Team USA at the Olympics.