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In Montreal, when Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson were ignored by the U.S. Olympic team, it created a scandal. With good reason… When you don’t watch them play, you just think they’re small, one-dimensional players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Canadiens (and Canadians) Owe Wild GM Guerin Thanks for Snubbing Hutson

It would be incredibly juvenile for Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin to hold Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s performance vs. his team on Tuesday against him.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Canadiens throws jab at Bill Guerin, Team USA with Cole Caufield highlight post

On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens took a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. It was Cole Caufield who buried the game-winning goal and showed his elite skill in the process.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 3

Insiders think more moves 'on the horizon' for Wild

A month remains until the NHL's Olympic roster freeze, and with mere weeks before another de facto trade deadline, speculation continues to mount that Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't done making big moves.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Bill Guerin drops ‘not very smart’ take on Adam Fox snub discourse from U.S. Olympic hockey

The U.S. Olympic hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming games in Italy, and the roster is very similar to the one that represented the United States last year in the 4-Nations Face Off.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 31

Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Biggest December Trades in Franchise History

December is a pivotal month in the NHL. While the midpoint of the schedule hasn’t quite arrived, there have been more than enough games for teams to get a sense of their strengths and weaknesses, and potential for success moving forward.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Bill Guerin Is Comfortable — Which Matters as the Wild Consider Big Moves

Bill Guerin was in one of those moods that only comes from confidence — the quiet kind. The Minnesota Wild general manager sat down with Gene Principe and talked hockey, life, the Olympics, and yes, even meatballs.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 19

Multiple insiders now believe Wild not done making moves

Count Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston as two more hockey insiders who think that Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't done making moves. A week after the Wild swung the biggest trade of the season, landing superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes for a haul, the Wild have been repeatedly tagged as a team that could remain active on the trade market.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 18

Insider doesn't think the Wild are done making moves

After pulling off a stunning trade for one of the top defensemen in the league last week, plenty of fans and people around the NHL have questioned whether the Wild are done making moves.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Insider Wonders if Bill Guerin’s Next Move Could Be Sidney Crosby

Bill Guerin has never been shy about making bold moves since becoming general manager of the Minnesota Wild in 2019. From the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, to the Kirill Kaprizov mega-extension, and most recently, of course, the blockbuster trade to acquire Quinn Hughes.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Wild need to go all-in for a forward

The Minnesota Wild shook up the league with their blockbuster acquisition of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. In doing so, general manager Bill Guerin added one of the top talents the NHL has to offer to a group that has put together quite strong results as of late.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

NHL Lessons Learned: Wild All In

The Minnesota Wild sent a shockwave through the NHL with their recent moves. Their general manager, Bill Guerin, made it clear that the organization is one that does everything it can to win.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 13

‘I think Quinn will be really happy here’: Wild GM Bill Guerin discusses Hughes’ acquisition

A day after swinging a blockbuster trade for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin held a press conference Saturday to discuss the deal, which sent center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, winger Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick to the Canucks.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 13

‘You cannot screw around’: Wild GM Bill Guerin details Hughes trade negotiations with Canucks

The morning after the Vancouver Canucks traded their captain and franchise defenceman, Quinn Hughes, to the Minnesota Wild, GM Bill Guerin met with the media to discuss the franchise-altering move.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Bill Guerin Makes ‘Wild’ Admission About Kaprizov’s Deal

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has never been one to avoid telling it like it is. Sometimes, he’s so forthcoming, it ruffles feathers, but, more often than not, it’s refreshing to hear a manager tell the truth to a point that surprises people.

Minnesota Wild News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Bill Guerin had great comment about Kirill Kaprizov’s contract

The Minnesota Wild signed star winger Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history on Tuesday, and general manager Bill Guerin had a great comment about the record deal.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

More details emerge on Kirill Kaprizov's rejection of Wild's offer

Much has been made of the potential record-setting extensions that would be handed out this offseason, particularly for Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild and Connor McDavid of the Oilers.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 9

Bill Guerin confirms Wild in the market for a center and wing

The Wild enter the 2025 offseason finally free from the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter dead cap hits, meaning general manager Bill Guerin can flex some financial muscle to strengthen a squad that’s made the playoffs in five of the last six seasons.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 15

Auston Matthews jokingly 'kicked off' Team USA by GM Bill Guerin

Auston Matthews might have a second career as a comedian after he took s humorous jab at Team USA GM Bill Guerin -- and it may have 'cost' him. With Team USA having an impromptu celebration for coach John Hynes' 50th birthday, spirits were high ahead of their game against Team Canada on Saturday night.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 28, 2025

Wild’s Bill Guerin refuses to blame injuries for recent slide

It’s easy to point to a host of injuries to explain why the Minnesota Wild have slid in the standings in recent weeks. It’s also a premise rejected by Bill Guerin, general manager of the Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3, 2025

Wild will be cautious with three-time All-Star's return

Wild general manager Bill Guerin says they’ll keep Kirill Kaprizov sidelined for as long as the team needs.

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Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2024

Watch: Wild draft pick has ‘Tom Brady moment’ with GM after he’s selected

Kiviharju did his best Brady impression upon shaking hands with Wild GM Bill Guerin.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15, 2024

Wild announce multiple front-office moves

The Wild have promoted Mat Sells, Michael Murray and Chris Kelleher to assistant general manager roles.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8, 2024

Bill Guerin named GM of US Four Nations, Olympic teams

Minnesota 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.

Veteran Wild winger to miss extended time after back surgery

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Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / January 11, 2024

Bill Guerin Has Burned the Ships

The story goes that when Spanish Conquistador and genocidal maniac Hernan Cortez landed in modern-day Mexico in 1519, he ordered his fleet of ships burned.