Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings
Bill Guerin named NHL's top GM after franchise-changing year with Wild
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Bill Guerin has been named the NHL's General Manager of the Year. Guerin's work with the Minnesota Wild has been recognized, despite the team not having a first-round draft pick this year.
Coverage from multiple outlets, including NHL.com and The New York Times, highlights his achievements. The award comes after a year of significant moves by Guerin, but details on the specific factors influencing the voting decision are not specified in the coverage.
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Quick answers
Who won the NHL GM of the year award?
Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild
What was notable about the Wild's situation during the award announcement?
The Wild did not have a first-round draft pick
Who was the runner-up for the award?
Chris MacFarland of the Avalanche
Coverage (5)
- Bill Guerin named NHL’s top GM on a night when the Wild don’t have a first round draft pick Star Tribune · 1d ago
- Eric Tulsky was disrespected by his peers with his finish for the Jim Gregory Award Cardiac Cane · 1d ago
- Chris MacFarland runner-up in NHL's GM of the year award with Avalanche Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Guerin named NHL General Manager of Year for work with Wild NHL.com · 1d ago
- Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings The New York Times · 1d ago broke it first
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