Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history

Hughes' Wild debut nearly became a gear-less debut thanks to a forgotten bag. A frantic scramble ensued to get him ready.

The Minnesota Wild shook up the league with their blockbuster acquisition of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. In doing so, general manager Bill Guerin added one of the top talents the NHL has to offer to a group that has put together quite strong results as of late.

An unavoidable part of this narrative is the fact that Hughes’ two younger brothers, Luke and Jack, play for the New Jersey Devils.

The time is getting close for the 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament, which takes place from February 11 to 22. Team USA will finalize its roster by December 31.

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Because it’s Quinn Hughes,” said Wild President of Hockey Operation and General Manager Bill Guerin, when asked why he felt like it was the right moment to bring a player like Hughes to Minnesota. “Bringing a player like Quinn Hughes here,

Bill Guerin has never been shy about making bold moves since becoming general manager of the Minnesota Wild in 2019. From the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, to the Kirill Kaprizov mega-extension,