NHL rumors: Hughes may want shorter deal, Batherson eyes 8 years

The Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators have two important contract talks to handle before the new NHL season gets going. Quinn Hughes and Drake Batherson are both heading into the final year of their current deals, with both players looking for new deals with their current teams.But the two players are looking for different things from their next contracts. Hughes is believed to prefer a shorter deal, while Batherson wants the longest deal possible. With the Sept. 15 deadline getting closer, both situations will be worth watching.Why does Quinn Hughes want a shorter deal with the Minnesota Wild?Quinn Hughes is entering the final season of his six-year contract with the Wild, which carries a $7.85 million average annual value. The 26-year-old defenseman can become an unrestricted free agent next July if Minnesota does not sign him to an extension.