Bill Guerin named 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Bill Guerin, General Manager of the Minnesota Wild, has been awarded the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season. His pivotal move was acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes in December, which transformed the team's performance. Under Guerin's leadership, Minnesota ended an eleven-year playoff drought, securing its first playoff series victory since 2015 before losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the second round. Guerin's strategic roster management and salary cap navigation have positioned the Wild for future success, with key players like Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov entering their prime. As Guerin looks toward contract negotiations this summer, he aims to maintain a competitive team.
- •Guerin took home the award on June 27, 2026.
- •Quinn Hughes was traded to the Wild in December.
- •Minnesota defeated the Dallas Stars in the first playoff round.
- •The Wild reached the second round of the playoffs.
- •Guerin is focused on contract extensions this summer.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
"From a blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes to ending an eleven-year playoff drought, Guerin’s bold roster moves and cap management have transformed Minnesota into a legitimate powerhouse.
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