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Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin received the Jim Gregory Award for his work during the 2025-26 season. His tenure included acquiring Quinn Hughes via trade and signing Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term deal. The Wild finished seventh in the league in points and reached the Stanley Cup Second Round.

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Bill Guerin won the NHL General Manager of the Year award.

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  1. Bill Guerin Named 2025-26 NHL General Manager of the Year

    Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin received the Jim Gregory Award for his work during the 2025-26 season. His tenure included acquiring Quinn Hughes via trade and signing Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term deal. The Wild finished seventh in the league in points and reached the Stanley Cup Second Round.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bill Guerin was named the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year.
    • The Minnesota Wild ranked seventh in the NHL in points during the regular season.
    • Guerin acquired Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade.
    • Guerin signed Kaprizov to a long-term contract.
    • Chris MacFarland of the Avalanche finished second in the voting.
    • The Wild advanced to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
    • Guerin has been with the Minnesota Wild since 2019.
    • The Wild did not have a first round draft pick on the night of the announcement.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Eric Tulsky was disrespected by peers regarding his finish for the Jim Gregory Award.
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