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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-27 04:35 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Bill Guerin named NHL's top GM after franchise-changing year with Wild

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Avalanche, Bill Guerin, NHL GM, Eric Tulsky, Jim Gregory Award, Chris MacFarland, NHL's GM, Guerin

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Tribune | Bill Guerin named NHL’s top GM on a night when the Wild don’t have a first round draft pick | 2026-06-27 01:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPSHJzb1VQelJ3cVVmdmZtaVg1NlFFSk9PU2V6T2lMNzI3Rl9WclhzX1RZeUFOT3lmeGpoQ1FKckxZLVdNYnRuOTZCdEZwdms3Q1B4dkhpcWoxMi0wcUtSYVlSNTFwY0ZTVUJ6RzJsU1Y1aDhWaDBVQWRXaHZmLTdWbHd0akJLSWxSU1EwVEd6RGJUT1NsaDFTaFY2V1k3UFVaQnN3cks0QVhxcXdu?oc=5) |
| Cardiac Cane | Eric Tulsky was disrespected by his peers with his finish for the Jim Gregory Award | 2026-06-27 01:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPTDRmdnFhZFNJVmV1blBtX0hneWtPdVltVVNTMDhZa1ZTTS1XRktuTlRtVGYxZzVsUmFGMTk0cFkxcHhUanRWWWMwNmdwTEU1ZHk5ZTVoQ3FKd3g4dkRCM3NMajdnRG10UU5QZ2Q2Ym80ckN6bVl2ZGpLV3pYaXg4ZEV2aFZySGNkbUZ2WVdZUC1MR0dwOHc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Chris MacFarland runner-up in NHL's GM of the year award with Avalanche | 2026-06-27 01:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPMWplRkJzbmIwYmRzaU5pQVNWbm9RcnVUck1PU0FLR1ZCQ0FUdDdjemxrXzh2RmQ5RE43NjlxaE5kOXVpaHFWd3F6X0Q1amhrS3VOYU53X0pqOV9EQjFJX3JyLUhlMnhLOGRXeldWSjlXdG5UMTg5anBtcjdtd01aUUlpQVdEOE0?oc=5) |
| NHL.com | Guerin named NHL General Manager of Year for work with Wild | 2026-06-27 01:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPYXhLR29aQVJJTzUyU2JrTXhKNWtjeEtUWXJORnBQQzZjUjEyTm9KOTF2amJLTExCZ0VxaEVpSmYtdXdpWkdGaEpNcXV1VWJmSE1DSTVfYlgtbzl6bVAxY1pqQWJ6M0EwSTBjbl90QTBidXA3RXR4eDIyZEVZdzBuYXhBcVBPVlE0enBibTNtemxjQVFSaHc?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings | 2026-06-27 01:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOOGVLQmdTc0VpaXJSaWxzTmdDelNDQVlENS1Ub0VUSEZvdURfSlZCYmpGMk5xREtaYjBVeXlaQUdfVzJ6VER6Qm9reG9VTFN0WjdRN2RJOEM5MnNtUnpyWkFKZlcyRFBkWmxERnRZQjlqeXU5TXBJSFNXbmRCeGdNVmQwbExhYkU3NnBubA?oc=5) |

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