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How will Wild GM Guerin use analytics? Perhaps Jason Zucker provides clues
It will be interesting to see how and if data are incorporated by Bill Guerin as he tries to undo some of the damage from the last 15 months.
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Eriksson Ek signs new two-year deal with Wild
Restricted free agent Joel Eriksson Ek signed a two-year, $2.975 million contract with the Wild on Wednesday.
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Attack on neighbor puts 'Miracle on Ice' skater Pavelich in jail; family suspects CTE
Mark Pavelich's sister says his aggression is uncharacteristic and may be related to head injuries suffered on the ice, including during his career in the National Hockey League.
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Wild tabs 'passionate' Guerin as new general manager
Bill Guerin, 48, spent the past eight years with the Penguins — three as player development coach, beginning in 2011, and the past five as assistant to general manager Jim Rutherford.
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A closer look at new Wild General Manager Bill Guerin
The 48-year-old played 18 NHL seasons and has eight years of front-office experience in Pittsburgh.
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U.S. Olympic hockey player Jack Petroske dies at 84
Helping the United States team earn the silver medal at the Games in 1956 in Italy, Petroske made an impression on and off the ice.
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Minnesota-based ex-teammates sing praises of new Wild GM
Tom Chorske, Ben Hankinson and Chris McAlpine all played with Bill Guerin for the New Jersey Devils in the 1990s. They applaud the Wild's decision.
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'There's nobody like Billy G.' Five things to know about Bill Guerin
The 48-year-old has transitioned from a star college player to an NHL leader to a team executive. Not holding back about what he thinks is part of his personality.
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The 12 best playing careers of Minnesota pro head coaches or top executives
Bill Guerin was named the fourth general manager in Wild history on Wednesday, and in the process he joined an impressive club
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All smiles when Da Beauty League, Minnesota Special Hockey unite
NHL stars took time to play some hockey with teams from Minnesota Special Hockey in the Unified Showcase. "They have the brightest smiles and are so fun to be around," Nick Bjugstad said.
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Parise shocked by firing of Wild's GM, wonders what's ahead for team
Zach Parise says he's looking forward to seeing who will be chosen to replace Paul Fenton and the direction the new leadership will take the Wild after last season's struggles.
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Wild can look to Twins and Wolves for new GM traits
Wild owner Craig Leipold needs to hire a new general manager who will make changing the culture a point of emphasis.
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North Stars' beloved national anthem singer Jim Bowers dies at 84
Jim Bowers' operatic voice thrilled North Stars fans.
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U.S. women's select teams score victories over Canada
The U.S. under-18 squad used a late comeback and OT goal to even their series, while the under-22 team surged late to move to 2-0.
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Minnesotans dominate U-18, U-22 women's hockey teams for series vs. Canada
Both the U.S. under-18 and under-22 select teams have 12 players with Minnesota ties. Each three-game series starts Wednesday in Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Scoggins: Leipold can't roll the dice on new Wild general manager
The Wild has been steady since its inception. But the operation now seems in disarray. And it's hard to know or make sense of what their plan exactly is.
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McClanahan of 'Miracle on Ice' fame takes Blake boys' hockey job
Rob McClanahan was elevated from assistant coach after Greg May resigned as Blake's head coach to become director of operations for the University of Minnesota men's hockey team.
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Whitecaps sign former Bemidji State standout
Stephanie Anderson, a forward from North St. Paul, spent the past two seasons playing for Chinese teams in the now-defunct Canadian Women's Hockey League.
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Minnesota Scene: Former Tartan star signs with Whitecaps
Audra Richards, a Maplewood native, led the Metropolitan Riveters with eight goals last season as a National Women's Hockey League rookie.
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Minnesota Wild: From Stanley Cup contenders to long shots in 2 years
One web site offering odds on the 2019-20 NHL Stanley Cup champion lists the Wild among the longest of long shots.
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