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S2: Bill Guerin, Minnesota Wild General Manager

S2: Bill Guerin, Minnesota Wild General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite


S2: Bill Guerin, Minnesota Wild General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey welcomes in Bill Guerin, the Minnesota Wild General Manager. Bill explains why he really wanted the Wild GM job and why he thinks the position was a great fit for him and the franchise (1:07). He recounts the day he was named the NY Islanders Captain (7:27), describes what he learned working in the Pittsburgh Penguins front office (13:30), and reveals something about Sidney Crosby that only insiders would know (16:15). He discusses why coaching wasn’t a good fit for him (18:00), why he was traded so often (25:15), how his experience playing will help him relate to his players as a GM (27:08), and his goals for the Wild (30:10).
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.