💼 Bill Guerin named GM for Team USA
Sergachev injured on first day back, Marchment fined, and more.
Slapshot News
February 10, 2024
In today’s edition:
🥅 Bill Guerin named GM for 2 special teams
🤕 Sergachev injured in 1st game back
⭐️ Stars Mason Marchment fined $5k for interference
And More!
Bill Guerin named GM for 4 Nations face-off and Team USA
Credit: USA Hockey
Bill Guerin was named General Manager for both the 2025 NHL 4 nations face-off and the 2026 Team USA Mens Olympic hockey team. The current Minnesota Wild General manager will take on these additional responsibilities in addition to managing the Wild. During his glory days, Guerin played 18 seasons in the NHL and also played on 3 US Olympic teams (‘98, ‘02, ‘06).
This is technically the second time he has been appointed to the role. Due to NHL and NHLPA not sending players to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, partly due to covid-19 concerns, there was no need for the role.
“It’s an honor beyond belief to be asked to do this and I couldn’t say yes quick enough. I am so thankful to USA Hockey for this opportunity, and also appreciate the support of Craig [Leipold] and the Wild organization. I’ve been fortunate to have many great days in hockey and this is among the very best.”
Sergachev injured in first game back
Source: Instagram / sergach98
Mikhail Sergachev, was taken off the ice on a stretcher at Madison Square Garden in New York in his first game back from a previous injury. In the second period against the New York Rangers, Sergachev recieved a hit in the corner from Alexis Lafreniere. The hit targeted his left leg and he instantly crumbled to the ground holding it in pain. The 25 year old Lightning defenceman was previously out for the past 17 games with a lower body injury. Sergachev addressed the situation in an emotional post (above) on Instagram.
The team addressed his status through a post on X (formerly Twitter) stating that he had underwent surgery on his left leg and will be out indefinitely.
“Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mihail Sergachev underwent successful surgery today in New York to stabilize fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his left leg….he is expected to return to Tamp in teh coming days to immediately begin rebilitation. A timeline for his return to the ice has not been established.”
Fleury honored for 1,000th NHL game played
Credit: Minnesota Wild
On Friday night, Marc-Andre Fleury was honored in Minnesota for his 1,000th game. While his 1,000th game officially occurred on December 31, 2023, the event on February 9 was a ceremony with the Wild and his family. This game was played against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the longest time he spent with the team (13 seasons) and where he won his 3 Stanley Cups. On Feb. 9, he was credited with a win after saving 33 shots; making it his 553rd career win. Aside from the official ceremony hosted by the Wild, Sidney Crosby, a longtime teammate of Fleury’s presented him with a custom painting (below) that featured many of his career highlights. It was Fleury’s first start since sustaining an upper body injury on January 19th.
Mason Marchment fined $5k The Department of Player Safety fined Mason Marchment of the Dallas stars $5,000 on Thursday. The fine, which is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, was for interference against Toronto’s Jake McCabe. | Players share their Super Bowl predictions 13 NHL players were asked who they thought would win the MVP award at the Super Bowl on Sunday. 7 stated the Chiefs while 6 stated the 49ers. You can watch the YouTube video here. |
In other news…
The NHL announced changes to the current 2023-2024 schedule. They can be found here.
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