In Dec. 2010, announcing his retirement after 18 years as a high-scoring forward in the NHL, Bill Guerin didn’t know what his post-playing career had in store for him.



The only thing he knew with all certainty? “I want to stay in the game.”



Less than nine years later, after working for the Pittsburgh Penguins in player development for three years and as assistant general manager for five, Guerin has been named the fourth GM in Wild history, the team confirmed Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the news.



Guerin, who flew to Minnesota on Wednesday to finalize his contract, will be introduced at a Thursday morning press conference.



“I am thrilled to announce we have hired Bill Guerin, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, as general manager of the Minnesota Wild,” owner Craig Leipold said in a press release. “Bill has been a winner throughout his hockey career, and I am extremely pleased to be able to add his...