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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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Wild GM Guerin Fires Back at Kaprizov Negotiation Report

Bill Guerin declined at first to comment publicly when the news that Kirill Kaprizov turned down $128 million leaked online. Not long after the report started to spread, he had little choice.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 10

'I don't know where this stuff comes from': Guerin responds to Kaprizov contract report

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin found himself trying to put out a public relations fire Wednesday night as he responded to a report from earlier

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Minnesota Wild News / Sporting News / September 10

Minnesota GM comments on Kaprizov contract talks

Bill Guerin questions claim that Kaprizov rejected Wild offer

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Lane Hutson’s dad calls out Bill Guerin after Team USA snub

Despite winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2024-25, Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson was left off of Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp in August.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 3

Lane Hutson ignored at U.S. camp: Bill Guerin defends his decision

As you know, Lane Hutson wasn’t invited to the U.S. orientation camp this summer. The decision caused quite a stir, considering his great season… and the

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / August 30

Wild GM Bill Guerin on Kaprizov contract: 'These things just take time.'

The Wild answered one of their biggest offseason questions last week, inking Marco Rossi to a new three-year deal. That leaves Wild GM Bill Guerin with one remaining task on his offseason to-do list: Sign Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term extension.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Guerin: USA Hockey expects Matthew Tkachuk to be back for 2026 Winter Olympics

USA Hockey’s brass seems confident it will have one of its star players ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics. While speaking to the media at the U.S. Men’s

How Does Marco Rossi’s Contract Affect Mason McTavish Negotiations

Now that Marco Rossi has agreed to a three-year, $15 million bridge deal that carries an AAV of $5 million, everyone’s attention is being drawn to Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 22

Minnesota brings rumor mill to a crashing halt by signing forward to a new deal

With the Minnesota Wild’s training camp in the not too distant future, general manager Bill Guerin finally checked off the biggest item on his to-do list.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Wild making progress in contract talks with Marco Rossi

One way or another, it looks like RFA center Marco Rossi won’t be in limbo for much longer. After reports Thursday morning indicated the Canucks and Kraken had shown renewed interest in trading for him, the Wild have now made “significant progress” in talks to re-sign him and keep him in Minnesota, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 16

“No real updates”: Wild GM gets real about contract negotiations

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin provided a candid update on the team's most significant offseason issues in a recent interview.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Bill Guerin says United States ‘have to win’ 2026 Olympics in Italy

NHL players are coming back to the Olympics for the 2026 Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. They have not played since the Sochi Games in 2014, but a recent return of International best-on-best has one team seeking revenge.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 4

USA GM Lays Out Winter Olympics Expectations

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be an exciting and fiery tournament, continuing the rising standard of international hockey. Between the 4 Nations Face Off and the World Championships, the past year of international play has been some of the most exciting matchups in recent memory.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 23

Has Bill Guerin added to the worst trades in Minnesota Wild history?

It’s the time of summer when there is a lot of reflection going on about hockey organizations. Since there is little new news being produced, the time is ripe t

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 2

Bill Guerin: Wild prepared to match offer sheet for Marco Rossi

Wild GM Bill Guerin is prepared to match any offer sheet that comes in for talented 23-year-old center Marco Rossi, he said on Tuesday. Guerin said he's "not concerned" about the possibility of another team trying to come in and poach Rossi because he's prepared if that scenario happens.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 1

'We will match' - Wild put the league on notice in regards to their restricted free agent

Bill Guerin lets his fellow GMs know that any offer for Marco Rossi will be matched.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 1

Wild reportedly solve forward need with a reunion -

Bill Guerin was looking to add some depth down the middle of the ice on the first day of free agency. It appears he found it in a familiar place. According to r

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

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 / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 20

Bill Guerin Clearly Feeling the Pressure at Minnesota Wild Training Camp

The Minnesota Wild have a franchise-deciding season ahead of them. There is no denying that. They suffered through one of the worst seasons in franchise history, in 2023-24, posting a dismal 87 points.

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

NHL roundup: Wild end skid, top reeling Blackhawks

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