Bill Guerin

Do the Wild’s New Contracts Make Sense?

Last week, the Minnesota Wild re-signed Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello to contract extensions of 4 and 2 years, respectively. Then, last weekend, they signed Ryan Hartman to a 3-year contract extension with a significant pay raise. With such an extensive prospect pool, do these contract extensions make sense? Ryan Hartman’s Jackpot Contract When Hartman […]

The Wild Rookies Are Alright

The Minnesota Wild team has two rookie players this season. Technically, Marco Rossi and Brock Faber each played with the team for a stint last year, but they are both expected to play a full season at the NHL level this year. Rossi played 19 games with Minnesota last season but only managed to produce […]

What Does Mason Shaw’s Contract Mean?

Today, the Iowa Wild announced they’ve signed forward Mason Shaw to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. After tearing his ACL on April 1, 2023, during a game with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights, Shaw stayed in Minnesota over the offseason to continue his rehab. This is the fourth time that Shaw has […]

Mats Zuccarello Re-Signed by the Wild

The Minnesota Wild announced today that right winger Mats Zuccarello,36, has signed a two-year contract extension. His new contract is valued at $8.25 million with a $4.125 average annual value. This extension brings him through the 2025-26 season. It also includes a no-move clause for both years. Zuccarello has been a staple on the top line […]

Can Marcus Johansson Keep Up The Pace?

When Bill Guerin traded for Marcus Johansson at the 2023 trade deadline, there were instant grumbles from the fans. The last time Johansson was part of the Minnesota Wild, he finished with six goals and 14 points during 36 games. To compound that, he broke his arm three games into the playoffs. But Wild fans […]

Executive Promotions for the Minnesota Wild

Craig Leipold, the owner of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and the Minnesota Wild, announced three executive promotions. Matt Majka, Bill Guerin, and Mitch Helgerson received promotions and new titles. Bill Guerin will continue to act as the Minnesota Wild General Manager but will add a new title to his name. As President of Hockey Operations, […]

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The Wild Are in Trouble

It was not that long ago that the Minnesota Wild were one of the hottest teams in the NHL. At one point, the team was in the middle of a 17-game stretch where they went 12-3-2 and had points in seven of eight games. Now, the team is going through a stretch where they are […]

Takeaways from the Bill Guerin Mid-Season media availability

Minnesota Wild General manager Bill Guerin met with media, giving more clarity with rumors and potential moves being made. He also provided insight into his opinion of where the team is right now.

Report: Wild Extended Forward Matt Boldy

The Minnesota Wild started the season with a rocky start but rebounded. They now find themselves third in the Central Division with a 24-14-4 record and 52 points. They only trail the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets for the top two spots. While they are riding high on pace for another playoff run, the Wild […]

Report: Wild Sign Sam Steel to One-year Contract

With little cap space to work with this off-season, the Minnesota Wild have been quiet. They traded away Cam Talbot and Kevin Fiala while re-signing Marc-Andre Fleury, but besides these moves, not much has happened. That changed today, with a depth signing being made to bolster the bottom six. Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin […]