Wild Sign Coach Hynes to Multi-Year Extension

The Minnesota Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The move comes after Hynes led the franchise to its first playoff series victory in over a decade. Wild general manager Bill Guerin confirmed the extension, stating that the specific financial terms and length of the deal were not disclosed. The announcement was made as the team prepares to open training camp. Hynes, 51, is entering his fourth season as the Wild's head coach. He was originally hired as an in-season replacement for Dean Evason on November 28, 2023. In three seasons with Minnesota, Hynes has compiled a 125-78-24 regular-season record. The extension follows a 2025-26 season in which Hynes guided the Wild to a first-round playoff series win over the Dallas Stars. That victory was the franchise's first series win since 2015. The Wild finished the regular season third in the Western Conference with 104 points, tying for the third-highest total in team history. Guerin praised Hynes's preparation and communication style. "I thought John did a great job this year," Guerin said in a previous press conference. "I see it firsthand.