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Brock Nelson

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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

Wild on the Brink: Game 5 Must‑Win Against Avalanche

After a crushing Game 4, the Minnesota Wild face elimination in Colorado. Key forwards, exhausted defensemen and a depleted lineup force coach John Hynes to reshuffle his troops, while rookie netminder Jesper Wallstedt looks to build on his surprise performance.

May 13, 2026