Overview
- Bill Guerin said the post‑Olympic controversy will not tarnish Team USA’s gold, praising his players and repeating that “nothing’s going to ruin this.”
- He addressed criticism tied to a locker‑room call with President Donald Trump and subsequent White House and State of the Union appearances by most players.
- Guerin said the Wild have salary‑cap flexibility ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline and would add if the right offer emerges, with help at center and faceoffs a noted need.
- Winger Marcus Foligno is expected to miss time with a lower‑body injury with no timetable provided, a factor Guerin acknowledged could influence deadline plans.
- The Wild honored their Olympians, including Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber; Hughes also appeared on Saturday Night Live, and some fans reportedly canceled tickets over the controversy.