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Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin Eyes Roster Overhaul to Counter Colorado Avalanche

Bill Guerin, the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, faces the task of building a team capable of defeating the dominant Colorado Avalanche. Despite having star players like Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber, the Wild struggle with speed and special teams, which were exposed in their playoff series against the Avalanche. Guerin has the flexibility this offseason to address these issues, including potentially signing Hughes to a long-term extension and targeting faster players in free agency or via trade. The Wild's success will depend on their ability to match the Avalanche's speed and skill, as well as improve their penalty kill, which was a key factor in their Olympic success.

May 14, 2026

James Hagens Eyes International Experience with Team USA

Signed by Boston in 2026, James Hagens made his NHL debut after just four days and appeared in five games before the season concluded. He now joins Team USA for the upcoming IIHF World Championships in Switzerland, a move the organization sees as a key step in his growth.

May 11, 2026