On July 1, 2017, having left the Blue Jackets as a free agent, Quincey was signed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract to provide a veteran presence on the blueline with the Minnesota Wild. Quincey began the 2017–18 season, as a third-pairing defenseman for the Wild. After struggling in 18 games, Quincey was placed on waivers by Minnesota on November 29, 2017. Upon clearing waivers, Quincey was originally assigned to the AHL with the Iowa Wild, however refused to report, he subsequently sat out for the remainder of the season.