Former Wild Defenseman Begins His Hockey Operations Career

TRENDINGMLB trade deadline gradesCollege Fantasy FootballSkubal defends tradeNFL training camp updatesPochettino returning to USMNTStory byDylan LoucksTue, August 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWild make significant front-office changes, hire former NHL defensemanMinnesota reshuffles its hockey operations staff with several key hires and a notable promotion from within.HockeyFeedWild Add Former Devils Executive to Front OfficeThe Minnesota Wild announced Monday that they have hired former New Jersey Devils assistant GM Dan MacKinnon as assistant director […]SportsnautWild Announce Significant Hockey Operations Updates, HiringsBill Guerin fortifies Minnesota’s front office by recruiting veteran executive Dan MacKinnon and international talent evaluators to stabilize the scouting department following several high-profile departures to Toronto.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildAdvertisementAdvertisementWild Have Potential Trade Target To Consider In Bruins Top CenterThe Wild should strongly consider making a push for Pavel Zacha.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild Veteran Seems To Confirm Ex-Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes’ Future In MinnesotaThe Minnesota Wild took a calculated risk when they acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in mid-December without knowing whether or not he’d eventually sign a contract extension.Hughes is set to enter the final season of his current contract, which he signed while he was a member of the Canucks. 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