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Wild GM scouts Olympics, eyes gold medal glory
8 Dec
Summary
- Bill Guerin scouts multiple games for Team USA's Olympic roster decisions.
- Nine Minnesota Wild players are strong Olympic candidates for various nations.
- Guerin dismisses injury concerns, prioritizing Olympic experience for players.
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin has undertaken an extensive scouting tour, attending seven games in a week to finalize the United States' Olympic hockey roster. The team is focused on securing its third men's hockey gold medal, the first since 1980.
Nine Wild players are considered strong candidates for various national teams, with Matt Boldy and Brock Faber highlighted for the USA squad. Guerin emphasizes the significance of the Olympic opportunity, brushing aside concerns about potential injuries or fatigue impacting NHL play upon the players' return.
The team's staff, including Guerin, will be present in Milan. Despite potential roster impacts from the Olympics, Guerin prioritizes the player experience, stating he won't worry about such issues and will address any problems as they arise.
