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
📍 Aftermath
Bill Guerin was named the NHL General Manager of the Year for his work with the Wild. Chris MacFarland of the Avalanche finished as the runner-up for the award.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
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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Sources (5)
- Bill Guerin named NHL’s top GM on a night when the Wild don’t have a first round draft pick Star Tribune · 47d ago
- Eric Tulsky was disrespected by his peers with his finish for the Jim Gregory Award Cardiac Cane · 47d ago
- Chris MacFarland runner-up in NHL's GM of the year award with Avalanche Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Guerin named NHL General Manager of Year for work with Wild NHL.com · 47d ago
- Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings The New York Times · 47d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
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
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