Minnesota Wild leader Bill Guerin, money in his pocket, remains set up to strike. Think trade deadline.

Minnesota Wild leader Bill Guerin, money in his pocket, remains set up to strike. Think trade deadline.

MINNEAPOLIS — We all had our shopping lists ready as July 1 approached. NHL free agency was near, and Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin was finally in position to show how he can shape a roster with no…

Guerin Isn't Really Following His Five-Year Plan

In October of last year, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said he had asked Bill Guerin to develop a five-year plan to win the Stanley Cup. The Wild were still in the throes of cap hell, but they were a year away from relief. Mr. Leipold wanted Guerin to show him Minnesota’s pathway out of f...