Bill Guerin made big trades to strengthen the Minnesota Wild for the playoffs. Beyond dealmaking, he’s known for building NHL relationships.

After a tumultuous 14 months under former general manager Paul Fenton, the Wild felt they needed someone to cultivate the organization’s sense of fun and family. That’s why Bill Guerin … ...

Bill Guerin's heart was with Penguins, but the dream job of being an NHL general manager was in Minnesota. And that's probably for the best.

The family rarely stayed in one place for more than a few years, and through every trade, no matter what, Kara always made it work. “I don’t know where I’d be without her,” Guerin said.