Category: Bill Guerin
David Jiříček Brings Size & Youth to Wild Defensive Core
David JiříčekAfter hearing the name David Jiříček in trade rumors for a couple of weeks, the deal was finally made, and he found himself with the Minnesota Wild. In exchange, the…
Read moreJared Spurgeon Still Dealing With Effects From Last Season’s Surgeries
Michael RussoWild captain Jared Spurgeon is still experiencing “soreness and stiffness” following back and hip surgeries that ended his 2023-24 season in January, which general manager Bill Guerin told reporters yesterday is why he’s missed their last two games (per Michael Russo of The Athletic). Guerin said he...
Read moreSnapshots: Laine, Lankinen, CBA Talks
Bill GuerinNotes from around the hockey world including Minnesota's earlier attempt to acquire Patrik Laine, notable CBA talks have yet to start, and more.
Read moreWild News & Rumors: Laine, Kampfer & More
Patrik LaineIn this edition of the Minnesota Wild News & Rumors, we will look at the club’s interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Also, former Wild defenseman Steven Kampfer signed…
Read moreCentral Notes: Faber, Wood, Hemming, Buchinger
WildThe Wild’s franchise-record extension for rising sophomore defenseman Brock Faber turned some heads yesterday, but general manager Bill Guerin believes the deal is “worth the risk,” he told Joe Smith of The Athletic (subscriber link). Smith adds that Guerin has acknowledged the league-wide trend of...
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: 2 Minnesota Wild Trade Candidates
WildThe Minnesota Wild have been quiet this offseason as general manager Bill Guerin doesn't have a ton of cap space to work with this summer. The team is still paying over $14 million in dead cap space thanks to buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.While Guerin recently extended Brock Faber to a long...
Read moreMatt Hendricks named general manager of Iowa Wild
Chris KelleherFormer Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks got a big promotion on Wednesday. The Minnesota Wild named the 11-year NHL veteran the new general manager of their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, succeeding Michael Murray. In accompanying moves, Murray along with Mat Sells and Chris Kelleher were na...
Read moreWild Announce Multiple Front Office Moves
WildThe Wild have promoted Mat Sells, Michael Murray and Chris Kelleher to assistant general manager roles, GM Bill Guerin announced Wednesday. The team also promoted Matt Hendricks to GM of their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. The moves come after Guerin manned the Wild’s front office without a suppleme...
Read moreTeam USA Fills Out Management Group For 4 Nations, 2026 Olympics
PanthersUSA Hockey has announced the remainder of the management group that will complement Wild GM Bill Guerin for next season’s 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Rangers GM Chris Drury, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald and Panthers GM Bill Zito have been named assistant GMs to Guerin. Wild...
Read moreWild’s GM Bill Guerin Right Choice for Team USA
Bill GuerinIt’s been a busy week with trade rumors swirling and the NHL announcing they would allow players to compete in the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics. A few days after…
Read moreBill Guerin Named GM Of U.S. Four Nations And Olympic Teams
Team USAMinnesota Wild president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Guerin has been named the general manager of Team USA for the upcoming 2025 NHL Four Nations Face-Off as well as the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. The announcement was made official this morning and allows the three-ti...
Read moreGuerin named United States general manager for 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, 2026 Olympics
New Jersey DevilsBill Guerin was named general manager of the United States men’s teams that will compete in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. The 53-year-old native of Worcester, Massachusetts, is in his fifth season as GM of the … Continue reading → The post Guerin named United States g...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers
Joe SmithWhat depth players the Edmonton Oilers have in the AHL and how could the Minnesota Wild replace their top defenseman at the deadline.
Read moreEvening Snapshots: Wild, Capitals, Drysdale
MinnesotaEarlier today, the Minnesota Wild announced that defenseman Jared Spurgeon would be missing the rest of the season due to back and hip surgery, and Joe Smith of The Athletic speculates that the organization may use their newfound cap space to improve their situation. Only two days ago, General Manag...
Read moreMarc-Andre Fleury Seen as Mentor for Oilers’ Skinner in Trade Talk
Marc-Andre FleuryAccording to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, there are a handful of teams waiting for the Minnesota Wild to be out of the playoff picture so they can…
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