Shipley: Wild’s Return to Free Agency Was Tepid_ but GM Bill Guerin Still Has Chance ...

Wild’s return to free agency was tepid, but GM Bill Guerin still has chance to make a splash

After years of waiting for the Minnesota Wild to regain the salary cap space that would make them players in the free-agent market, Tuesday was something of a letdown. OK, it was a big letdown, even for a NHL watcher who didn’t see much greatness available in the 2025 free-agent class. It was “Return of the Jedi” instead of “The Empire Strikes Back.” It was mom or dad surprising the family with a new car and pulling into the driveway in a Honda.…

Shipley: Wild’s return to free agency was tepid, but GM Bill Guerin still has chance to make a splash

After years of waiting for the Wild to regain the salary cap space that would make them players in the free-agent market, Tuesday was something of a letdown. OK, it was a big letdown, even for a NHL watcher who didn’t see much greatness available in the 2025 free-agent class. It was “Return of the Jedi” instead of “The Empire Strikes Back.” It was mom or dad surprising the family with a new car and pulling into the driveway in a Honda. It’s not …

Shipley: Wild’s return to free agency was tepid_ but GM Bill Guerin still has chance ...

After years of waiting for the Wild to regain the salary cap space that would make them players in the free-agent market, Tuesday was something of a letdown. OK, it was a big letdown, even for a NHL watcher who didn’t see much greatness available in the 2025 free-agent class. It was “Return of the Jedi” instead of “The Empire Strikes Back.” It was mom or dad surprising the family with a new car and pulling into the driveway in a Honda. It’s not …

Minnesota Wild Names Ray Sylvester Video Coach

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has named Ray Sylvester Video Coach. Sylvester is in his third season in the Wild organization, having previously served as Video Coach for the Iowa Wild in

Three Free Agents Who Would Fit the Wild's Needs

The Minnesota Wild has made multiple moves since the NHL’s free agency period opened on Tuesday. In recent weeks, they have acquired two new forwards, Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm, traded Freddy Gaudreau away, and placed Jonas Brodin on injured reserve. All of these moves leave Minnesota...