Shipley: Wild’s Return to Free Agency Was Tepid_ but GM Bill Guerin Still Has Chance ...
- Wild General Manager Bill Guerin stated, "Our team is better than it was a couple days ago," after recent player transactions.
- Guerin's careful spending has resulted in a full roster and approximately $10 million available under the salary cap for the 2025-26 season.
- Guerin noted that making a significant addition through trades may be more of a priority than previously considered.
- Unless signed early, Kirill Kaprizov will have the freedom to play almost anywhere after this season.
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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 …
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...
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