Straight From The Source with Michael Russo: A show about the Minnesota Wild
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThe Athletic's Michael Russo shares his thoughts in the form of an audio diary and talks to some of the most interesting players, coaches, scouts, and executives in the game, while on the road with the Minnesota Wild.
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Kenny Albert - A Mic For All Seasons
December 27, 2023 11:05 - 48 minutesKenny Albert, the TNT, Fox, Rangers and Knicks play by play guy, joins SFTS to talk about his new book, A Mic For All Seasons, his career, a life in broadcasting, the Rangers and a look ahead to the Winter Classic in Seattle where the Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus Russo discusses John Hynes impact on the Minnesota Wild, with the team enjoying a 10-3 record since Hynes took over for Dean Evason, with the Wild's Christmas break officially over on Thursday night when they host ...
Wes Walz on the Wild's resurgence under John Hynes
December 05, 2023 18:06 - 55 minutesWild broadcaster and former center Wes Walz talks about the differences he's seeing between the Minnesota Wild of last week and now, the penalty kill changes, why Mats Zuccarello keeps getting better, the evolution of Marco Rossi and the impact old pal Rick Tocchet has had on the Canucks and Brock Boeser. Plus Russo provides an update on Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt, Calder trophy love for rookies Brock Faber and Rossi and an update on prospect Charlie Stramel was not invited to Team USA ca...
Wild week of news for the Minnesota Wild
November 30, 2023 22:59 - 54 minutesOn the latest Straight From the Source, Mike Russo and Joe Smith take a look back at a tumultuous week for the underachieving Wild, Russo's exit interview with Dean Evason, the John Hynes era, the prospect pipeline which has become a strength for the Wild and if this team can rebound to get back into a playoff spot in the West.Plus, Russo and Smith answer your questions on the team, including Bill Guerin's job security, if Gustavsson and Fleury can find their game, the ceiling for Marco Rossi...
Live from Stockholm, it's Straight From the Source in Sweden
November 17, 2023 05:04 - 1 hourMore than 300 Wild fans shows up to O'Leary's Tolv in Stockholm for this special SFTS with Russo and Joe Smith. Lots of questions from fans, plus guests Chris Johnston, our NHL insider from TSN and the Athletic, and Anthony LaPanta, the voice of the Minnesota Wild on television, as the Wild get set to participate in the NHL Global Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Heydt, the department of one for the Minnesota Wild
October 24, 2023 20:20 - 1 hourOn this edition of Straight From the Source, Russo announces a fan meetup and live podcast in Stockholm, and Wild director of team operations and alumni relations Andrew Heydt returns to talk about planning Sweden, other travel adventures, his relationship with the band OAR and potentially another 'Crazy Game of Hockey' next summer, why he has an ATM machine in his office and his secret wrestling career. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post ...
Derek Stepan on his career and new role with the Wild, and Kirill Kaprizov will wear an 'A' on his jersey this season
October 10, 2023 15:34 - 1 hourDerek Stepan, who just retired after 1,000-plus regular season and playoff games, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about his career, which included long playoff runs, a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a hat trick in his first NHL game and world junior stardom. We discuss Carolina's Cup aspirations and ageless Brent Burns, the future of the Arizona Coyotes and his new role with the Minnesota Wild. Plus Russo discusses the Wild's announcement that Kirill Kaprizov will be given an 'A' this season and ...
Patrick Maroon is ready to do anything for the Minnesota Wild to win a Stanley Cup
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutesThree-time Stanley Cup champion and new Wild winger Pat Maroon is Russo's guest on this week's Straight from the Source, and colleague Joe Smith joins Russo to dissect every facet of the Wild's training camp thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Boldy focused on another all-star calibre season for Minnesota Wild
September 13, 2023 17:48 - 43 minutesMatt Boldy, fresh off his Canadian tour exemption and attendance as one of the stars at the NHL media tour, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about his rise to stardom, repeating his 30-goal season, what he learned in the playoffs and expectations for the Wild this upcoming season. Plus, Russo analyzes Bill Daly's press conference from NHL media week in Vegas from Tuesday, and he provides updates on Brock Faber, Marco Rossi, Calen Addison and if the Wild will have enough space to carry an extra for...
Minnesota Wild summer recap
August 21, 2023 15:56 - 1 hourJoe Smith and Michael Russo co-host a special summer edition of Straight From the Source, where they review the quiet offseason and preview the upcoming season with training camp opening a month from today. The guys discuss the signing of Filip Gustavsson, the trade for Patrick Maroon, the extension for Brandon Duhaime and a contract update on Calen Addison, Plus the guys discuss the Wild's lack of wiggle room with the salary cap and how the rest of the roster shapes up, leading up to trainin...
Minnesota Wild state of the Franchise with Bill Guerin
July 07, 2023 16:52 - 1 hourMinnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins the final episode of the season of Straight From the Source to talk about the NHL Draft, selecting Charlie Stramel and trading for Pat Maroon. Plus Billy takes us through the arbitration process with Filip Gustavsson, discusses next season, the timeline of top prospects, the upcoming #CrazyGameofHockey and offers advice to youngsters as to how to get into hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild draft preview with Judd Brackett
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutesMinnesota Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett joins Russo and Joe Smith to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft, the development of Marco Rossi, the Wild's bustling defense prospects, Europeans Marat Khusnutdinov, Danila Yurov and Liam Ogren coming overseas together, the comeback of Pavel Novak and life as an NHL scout/restaurateur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Guerin on getting over that hump for the Minnesota Wild
May 10, 2023 13:21 - 1 hourBill Guerin joins SFTS with Russo and Joe Smith to discuss "getting over the hump," why he's sticking with Evason, Gustavsson's contract, Rossi and Addison's future, Boldy, leadership, his Vegas regret, what he wants in an Iowa coach, tanking vs. being in the middle, Faber, Modano's role special teams and old Devils stories. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/source This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy ...
Broken record for Minnesota Wild, as the season ends in the 1st round, with the players, Dean Evason and Billy Guerin continue to search for answers
May 04, 2023 20:45 - 1 hourIn an end of the Wild season postmortem, Joe Smith and Michael Russo break down everything, from Bill Guerin's press conference, Dean Evason's job security, potential trades, Kirill Kaprizov's disappointment in how he was used at the end of the season, tough love for Matt Boldy, cap management, Marc-Andre Fleury Marco Rossi, Ryan Reaves and Matthew Dumba's future with the club, re-signing Marcus Johansson and much more during this MEATY episode of Straight From the Source. Learn more about y...
Inside the Minnesota Wild / Dallas Stars series with Scott Burnside
April 19, 2023 18:54 - 44 minutesLongtime hockey writer Scott Burnside, who is covering the Wild/Stars series for Wild.com, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about the Minnesota Wild's Game one win over the Dallas Stars, the contributions from Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber, the Matt Dumba hit on Joe Pavelski, plus Russo and Burnsie discuss the Maple Leafs and Oilers Game 1 disappointments, the Rangers dominance, the Jets' big win over Vegas and a possible NHL return to Atlanta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
The Crazy Game of Hockey with O.A.R. & Cory Wong. Kirill Kaprizov update
April 03, 2023 13:36 - 44 minutesMarc Roberge and Jerry DePizzo of the band, O.A.R., and Cory Wong, the Grammy-nominated guitarist and songwriter from the Twin Cities, join SFTS to talk about the "Crazy Game of Hockey" collaboration they're doing with the Wild and the Wild Alumni Association this summer when they host a VIP event, captain a celebrity hockey game and have a concert at the legendary Armory in Minneapolis. On the pod, they talk hockey, their bands and music. Plus Russo provides an update on injured superstar Ki...
The Minnesota Wild Alumni Association and Ring of Honor
March 27, 2023 16:25 - 56 minutesWild director of team operations Andrew Heydt returns to SFTS to announce the creation of the Wild Alumni Association that may eventually include a Ring of Honor and the kickoff July 7-8 "Crazy Game of Hockey" charity event that includes a VIP party, a celebrity hockey game and a concert from the band O.A.R. and Grammy-nominated guitarist Cory Wong. Plus, as usual, Heydt dishes on other behind the scenes goings-on with the Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mr. Consistency: Filip Gustavsson has been outstanding for the Wild
March 10, 2023 21:06 - 48 minutesReigning No. 3 Star of the Week Filip Gustavsson, the NHL's GAA and Save percentage leader since November 19, joins SFTS to talk about his new-found stardom, being mentored by Marc-Andre Fleury, his pregame quirks, his love of disc golf, soaking in the fans' love, who's his favorite of the Wild's 7 Swedes and beginning life without Kirill Kaprizov. Plus, Russo addresses how the Wild will role lines due to the injury to Kaprizov, and Mike talks about the decision the Wild made to cancel the pr...
Brady Skjei doing that hockey in Carolina with the Hurricanes
March 03, 2023 16:08 - 32 minutesBrady Skjei, the Carolina Hurricanes veteran defenseman, former Gopher and pride of Lakeville, MN, joins SFTS to talk trade deadline, a terrific Canes' team, Chance the Rapper trying to pronounce SKJEI, playing with Brent Burns, what makes Mats Zuccarello so good and his love of lawn games and friendship with the lead singer of Train. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billy Guerin assesses the Minnesota Wild three weeks ahead of trade deadline
February 09, 2023 17:10 - 1 hourThree weeks before the trade deadline, Bill Guerin returns to SFTS to talk about the Minnesota Wild's suddenly fragile position in the standings, the upcoming homestand, trade deadline stories, his thoughts going into this one, Marco Rossi and Jesper Wallstedt’s future and his thoughts on Scott Wheeler putting Minnesota in the number one position across the NHL, when it comes to the prospect pool. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first...
Matt Boldy Contract, Kane & Toews trade chips and Matt Dumba's future with Minnesota Wild
January 17, 2023 21:02 - 49 minutesMichael Russo and Joe Smith co-host SFTS where they break down Matt Boldy's contract extension, why this could lead to a Jordan Greenway trade, the future of Matt Dumba and how the Wild will be able to re-sign everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bally Sports North's Kevin Gorg makes many preposterous statements
January 09, 2023 17:55 - 50 minutesThe estimable Kevin Gorg returns to SFTS for a laugh out loud funny show on the Minnesota Wild, his favorite interviews, how he could have invented GO-pro, shirtless Jake Middleton, the emotional game in Buffalo and lots more. Russo discusses the tough weekend for the Wild, with losses in Buffalo Saturday, at home to St. Louis on Sunday, and he provides an update on Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Greenway and looks ahead to the Wild's upcoming schedule. Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLE...
Bill Guerin's state of the Minnesota Wild as the team approaches the Christmas Break
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesMinnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins Michael Russo and Joe Smith to talk how the anticipated small salary cap hike, affects a team with little cap space and lots of players to re-sign, plus Guerin's continued search for top-six scoring help, how getting healthy will alter the lineup, Marco Rossi's development and the future of Matt Dumba. Plus, Russo addresses the hit heard 'round the world, Ryan Reaves devastating legal hit on Filip Hronek, and he provides the latest update on in...
Ryan Reaves - the toughest man in hockey
December 02, 2022 18:49 - 50 minutesThe toughest man in hockey, and the newest Minnesota Wild Ryan Reaves, joins Russo on Straight From the Source to talk about the job he does in the NHL, and what it's like to be cheered by Wild fans, after so many years playing for the rival Blues and Golden Knights. Reaves dishes on Chris Stewart, Evander Kane, BizNasty, Kelly McCrimmon, and Ryan does his best Hitch impression, talks Snoop and Marcus Foligno photo and the best things about playing in St. Louis, Vegas, Pittsburgh, New York an...
Mason Shaw's long journey to the NHL
November 21, 2022 12:05 - 56 minutesWild rookie and former Iowa captain Mason Shaw -- aka Matt Damon's lookalike -- joins SFTS to talk about his journey to the NHL, his cattle farm, his Alberta hometown, his love of Karaoke and country music, moving into his own place and so much more. Plus Russo talks about Marco Rossi's benching and Mike looks back on Alex Goligoski's emotional return to the lineup and his triumphant overtime goal on Saturday night vs Carolina, before looking ahead to the Wild's home game on Wednesday vs the ...
Great Wall
November 15, 2022 22:07 - 42 minutesNot only can first-round pick Jesper Wallstedt stop the puck, he can shoot the puck. Fresh off his 20th birthday and scoring a goal, Wallstedt joins Russo on SFTS to talk goalie goals, transitioning to North America on and off the ice, gaming, Swedish meatballs, un-retiring No. 1, his love and admiration for Henrik Lundqvist and Connor McDavid, accountability and how long he believes it'll take him to get to the NHL. Plus Russo discusses Mason Shaw being told he isn't going back to the minors...
Rookie Calen Addison going with the flow for the Minnesota Wild
November 02, 2022 20:57 - 39 minutesStraight From the Source returns with an all new episode featuring Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison, the NHL rookie leader with 7 assists. Calen talks about his ascension to power-play quarterback, his home and family in Manitoba, his confidence, his respect for Erik Karlsson, the perks of being an NHLer and how much he’s pinching himself, his stache, Halloween costume and so much more. Plus Russo provides an update on the Wild, who handled the Habs with ease in a 4-1 home ice victory ...
Ray Shero in one of us
October 03, 2022 19:52 - 1 hourLongtime NHL executive and former Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero joins SFTS to talk about his role with the Bill Guerin's Minnesota Wild, his Hall of Fame dad Fred Shero, and stories of the notorious Philadelphia Flyers. Ray looks back on acquiring Marian Hossa, Jake Guentzel, Chris Kunitz, Bill Guerin and so many others. Shero discusses his time as an assistant in Ottawa and Nashville, and tells lots of fun, entertaining stories on hockey lifers like Don ...
Jared Spurgeon, Judd Brackett and Tim Army kick off Minnesota Wild training camp with Russo
September 28, 2022 02:36 - 53 minutesIn the season debut of Straight from the Source, Russo is joined by Wild captain Jared Spurgeon, director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett and Iowa Wild coach Tim Army, plus new Wild tagteam partner Joe Smith joins for a few minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Smith joins The Athletic's Minnesota Wild coverage
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutesJoe Smith, the now former writer covering the Tampa Bay Lightning, joins Michael Russo on this edition of Straight From the Source to discuss his move from Tampa Bay to Minnesota, how he got his start in his career, and how excited he is to be joining the Wild beat, working with Russo and expanding the national coverage of the NHL for the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fleury returns, Talbot departs and Kaprizov's status is unknown in a SFTS live room Q & A
July 14, 2022 18:35 - 1 hourMichael Russo host of Straight from the Source moderates a live room edition of the podcast, answering Wild fans questions and discussing Minnesota's moves at the draft leading up to free agency, plus the latest on star player Kirill Kaprizov. This podcast originally aired as a live room on Thursday, July 14th at 12pm Central time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Fiala dealt to LA Kings, Judd Brackett previews Wild draft in Montreal
June 30, 2022 21:12 - 53 minutesWild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett, armed with 8 picks, 2 first-rounders and 4 picks in the top-56, returns to SFTS to preview next week's NHL draft, review the development of players selected in his first 2 drafts at the helm of the Wild's draft table and talk Brock Faber, acquired Wednesday in the Kevin Fiala trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the road with Joe Smith
June 09, 2022 16:43 - 40 minutesJoe Smith, The Athletic's Tampa Bay Lightning writer, joins SFTS to talk about covering two Cup winners and a potential third, Jon Cooper, Julien BriseBois, how the Lightning got Brayden Point (sorry, #mnwild fans), Ondrej Palat, his incredible process of how he writes so many quality stories, how he got into the biz and tips for young sportswriters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is "they?" Bill Guerin on the work to be done this off-season
May 23, 2022 21:33 - 1 hourBill Guerin rejoins SFTS on the heels of his big KFAN interview last week where he almost forecasted a Kevin Fiala trade and lost his cool on "they" who don't know "crap." Plus, Guerin on Fiala, Dumba, Rossi, Fleury/Talbot, special teams, coaching, the disappointing postseason and the busy offseason ahead, plus Billy G answers tons of Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wild eliminated in the first round again
May 18, 2022 21:16 - 1 hourMichael Russo answers your comments and questions in a live room SFTS on the season ending disappointment of another first round loss for the Minnesota Wild and what Billy Guerin's plans on for another important off-season. This show originally aired on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 as part of an Athletic Live Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Sports Pt. 2
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesIn episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Sports Pt. 1
May 14, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutesIn episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination, Tim Army on Wild prospects playing in Iowa
May 11, 2022 19:11 - 1 hourRusso updates the Minnesota Wild's disappointing game 5 loss to St. Louis, the teams inability to take advantage of home ice and Marc-Andre Fleury's struggles in the net. Plus Dean Evason's reluctance to make any changes to the line combo's or lineup changes. Iowa Wild coach Tim Army joins SFTS in the 2nd segment to talk about prospects Marco Rossi, Adam Beckman, Calen Addison, Connor Dewar, Alex Khovanov, other prospects, the leadership of Cody McLeod and the hectic life as an AHL coach ("I...
Wild shutout on home ice in game one of the playoffs vs St. Louis Blues
May 03, 2022 15:47 - 1 hourMichael Russo discusses the Minnesota Wild's disappointing start to the playoffs, dropping a 4-0 decision to the St. Louis Blues on Minnesota home ice. Russo dives deep into the performance by the Wild who struggled on special teams and in net and to light the lamp. Mike also offers his opinion as to what the Wild need to do in game two to pull even with the Blues. Russo welcomes St. Louis Blues writer Jeremy Rutherford to a special live room segment of SFTS taking Wild and Blues fans calls o...
Hockey will always be in Scott Mellanby's blood
April 25, 2022 15:58 - 41 minutesLongtime NHL player and executive Scott Mellanby joins SFTS to talk about the upcoming Wild-St. Louis playoff series, Kaprizov vs. Tarasenko, leaving the Montreal Canadiens as assistant GM earlier this season, his Florida Panthers "rat trick" and the recent loss of his father, longtime Hockey Night in Canada executive producer Ralph Mellanby, who also produced the 1980 Miracle on Ice telecast. Plus Russo provides an update on the Wild who have a 12 game point streak at home, and are setting t...
Tim Peel: From hot mic to 2 hours on the mic on his life as an NHL referee
April 18, 2022 20:34 - 2 hoursIn an epic Straight From the Source and over a cigar and some drinks, former NHL referee Tim Peel joins Russo to talk all things officiating: His hot mic moment, cancel culture, social media and the support he received after, Plus, Tim touches on the picture he took with Greg Wyshynski, scoring vs. Roberto Luongo, makeup calls, embellishments, tiffs with players and coaches and the treatment of young officials by parents. Enjoy Plus Russo touches on Ryan Hartman's fine for 'saluting' Evander ...
Mike Guentzel on scouting for Arizona, University of Minnesota's hockey program and raising his all-star son Jake
April 11, 2022 15:58 - 50 minutesArizona Coyotes scout, former longtime University of Minnesota associate coach and Jake Guentzel's dad, Mike, joins SFTS to talk about what sets his superstar son apart, what scouting life is like compared to coaching, reflects on his playing and coaching career with the Gophers and discusses the great D he coached, like Nate Prosser. Plus, Russo provides his weekly update on the Wild, stick taps Kirill Kaprizov who sets the Minnesota Wild single season scoring record, the Wild's come from be...
Minnesota Wild Director of Team Operations & Player Relations Andrew Heydt
April 04, 2022 22:31 - 1 hourMinnesota Wild director of team operations Andrew Heydt returns to SFTS to talk about what happens after the Wild trade for or trade a player and opens the curtains to the Winter Classic, Mikko Koivu No. 9 retirement, planning for the playoffs and the schedule reshuffling due to the pandemic. Plus Russo provides and update on the red hot WIld, including Kirill Kaprizov's assault on the Wild's single season points record, how Marc-Andre Fleury and Nicolas Deslauriers are fitting in with their...
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman
March 29, 2022 19:44 - 1 hourNHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman, co-host of 32 Thoughts, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about their careers, how they got to this point, they offer advice and, of course, discuss the news from the NHL GM Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. Plus Michael Russo updates the exciting times the Wild have experienced since the trade deadline concluded ahead of the Wild's home game v s the Flyers tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicolas Deslauriers fuelled by Minnesotas Wild fans energy
March 23, 2022 20:10 - 57 minutesNew Wild bruiser Nicolas Deslauriers joins SFTS to talk about his mighty first impression on the Wild, the hard life of being a tough guy, transitioning from D to forward, his tattoos, his family, how tight knit and hard to play against the Wild are and, of course, Moose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Stewart and Pierre-Marc Bouchard on Mikko Koivu night in Minnesota
March 14, 2022 18:19 - 1 hourChris Stewart and Pierre-Marc Bouchard, two of the two-dozen former Wild teammates that came in for Sunday's Mikko Koivu No. 9 retirement night, are this week's SFTS guests. Stewart talks about Minnesota Hockey Camps, the Stewie Sprint, a summer beef that led to an NHL fight with Zenon Konopka, the maturation of Matt Dumba, Hockey Diversity Alliance and much more, while Bouchard talks 2003 conference final run, why he wore 96, how concussions derailed his career, the funny friendship he has w...
Mikko Koivu's number nine, the first jersey retired in the history of the Minnesota Wild
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Jared Spurgeon Minnesota Wild's all time games played for a defensman. John Torchetti on his life in hockey
March 03, 2022 20:05 - 1 hourFormer Wild coach and current Flyers assistant coach John Torchetti returns to SFTS for a fun pod on returning to coaching, reuniting with Chuck Fletcher and Mike Yeo, winning a Cup with the Hawks in Philly, old Russo stories, Iron Mike stories, Wild minor-leaguer Alex Khovanov and the recent loss of his best friend, his father. Plus, Jared Spurgeon is set to break Nick Schultz's Wild Defense games played record in front of Schultz, Chuck Fletcher, Mike Yeo and many others who made an impact ...
Pierre Lebrun on life as an NHL insider, Minnesota Wild trade targets and NHL Trade speculation
February 24, 2022 06:42 - 1 hourThe great Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic and TSN hockey insider joins Russo on Straight From the Source to look back on his career in journalism and hockey. Pierre shares some great stories about learning the ropes from his time with Canadian Press to becoming one of hockey's most trusted voices. Plus, Pierre discusses Minnesota Wild trade targets and NHL trade deadline rumours, with the deadline less than a month away. A always, Russo provides an update on the Minnesota Wild, including the futu...
Former Wild Andrew Brunette flourishing behind the bench with the Florida Panthers
February 18, 2022 01:34 - 53 minutesAndrew Brunette, the Florida Panthers coach and a former Wild forward joins SFTS on the eve of his return to Minnesota, to talk about his Stanley Cup favorite Florida Panthers, taking over behind the bench for Joel Quenneville and a possible Wild-Panthers final. Plus Bruno talks Sergei Zholtok, Jacques Lemaire, Darby Hendrickson, scoring the final goal on. Hall of Famer Patrick Roy and Andrew tells about the time Jeff Odgers ran over his car twice while he was in there. Learn more about your ...
Marcus Foligno suspension pending as Russo answers your questions in another SFTS Q&A
February 09, 2022 22:02 - 37 minutesRusso returns with a new Straight From the Source, answering your questions on possible centers for the Wild to acquire before the trade deadline, what prospects Billy Guerin might be willing to part with and what it will take to re-sign pending RFA's Kevin Fiala and Kaapo Kähkönen. Plus, Russo comments on Marcus Foligno's knee to the head of Adam Lowry after fighting with the Jets forward in the 2-0 loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday night. Russo also discusses the poor officiating in the loss to t...