Straight From The Source with Michael Russo: A show about the Minnesota Wild

Kenny 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 the Detroit Red Wings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild 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 camp for the World Juniors. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 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, Brock Faber and Matt Boldy and if Joel Eriksson Ek will ever win a Selke Trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More 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

On 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 your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE. That’s LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE to post your job for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek 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 he takes your questions on the eve of the NHL season for the Minnesota Wild.  LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE. That’s LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE to post your job for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-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, 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 forward this season. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/SOURCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe 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 training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota 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 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 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 a try at betterhelp.com/source and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime 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/adchoices

Marc 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 Kirill Kaprizov, the injury to Mason Shaw and the Wild's schedule as the regular season comes to a close. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/source today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild 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

Reigning 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 pride jersey participation by the team during the pregame skate this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady 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

Three 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 purchase at athleticgreens.com/NHL Visit BetterHelp.com/source today to get 10% off your first month LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/source Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael 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

The 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/ATHLETIC Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Find qualified candidates and post your job for free at linkedin.com/source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota 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 injured Wild center Ryan Hartman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 and Minnesota. Plus Russo recaps the Wild's 5-3 win over Edmonton last night, ahead of weekend games vs Anaheim and in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild 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 Winnipeg Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not 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, the struggles of Tyson Jost and the possibility that Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello might be split up, though they will start together Tuesday night when the Wild play in Nashville.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight 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 on Tuesday night, including an injury update on Jordan Greenway, Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman and Brandon Duhaime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime 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 Waddell, Stephen Bartlett and Keith Allen. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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, 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

Michael 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

Wild 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

Joe 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

Bill 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

Michael 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

In 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

In 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

Russo 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 love it"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael 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 on the series.  This segment was recorded before the start of game one on the afternoon of Monday, May 2nd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime 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 team records everywhere you look. The Wild, who are on a 19-2-4 run are rolling without the likes of Marcus Foligno, Jordan Greenway and Matt Dumba are looking ahead to the St. Louis Blues series which prompts Russo to discusses the ridiculous playoff format in the NHL, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 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 Kane and how Hartman is donating the fans fine fund to a Minnesota Children's hospital and how the playoff bound Wild are on a collision course to face the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona 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 behind win over Los Angeles on Sunday and the goaltending dynamic between Marc.Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot and how it looks more and more likely that Minnesota will match up with St. Louis in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota 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 new team, the WIld's dominance over Washington on Sunday night and a look ahead to this week's schedule including games vs Nashville, St. Louis and Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL 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

New 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, 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 with Stephane Veilleux, his spin-o-rama and what he's up to these days. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Former 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 on his career. You'll also get to hear from former Minnesota Wild assistant equipment manager Rick Bronwell, Nick Schultz, Mike Yeo and of course Jared Spurgeon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 future of the red hot Kevin Fiala and long time defender Matt Dumba in the state of hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew 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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russo 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 the Jets and how pood the Wild have been in the face-off circle. and he looks ahead to Minnesota's next game, Saturday vs Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jon Merrill joins SFTS to talk about the Merrill Monsters, his bearded dragon, RuPaul, inclusivity and social justice, his legendary stache, agreeing to a contract extension at the Winter Classic and how the red-hot Minnesota Wild compares to two teams he recently went to the Stanley Cup final with, Vegas and Montreal. Plus Russo discusses the last week of Minnesota Wild games, including a sweep of the Rangers and Islanders in New York, Jordan Greenway's three year extension, Kirill Kaprizov first all-star appearance, Kevin Fiala's hot streak and Matt Boldy says goodbye to the AHL, as he is here to stay in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Talbot returns to SFTS to talk about his twins, his recent injury, his first All-Star Game selection, learning from King Henrik Lundqvist and getting to witness Friday’s Lundqvist No. 30 jersey retirement ceremony before the Rangers face the Wild. Plus Mike provides his weekly update on the Wild, as Minnesota prepares for their road trip to Manhattan, Long Island and Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris O'Hearn used to be a Phoenix Coyotes stickboy and Arizona Diamondbacks batboy. Now he's the Wild's assistant GM. O'Hearn joins Russo on the 100th episode of SFTS to talk about his NHL ascension which started when his father was with the Winnipeg Jets management in the early 90's. Chris talks about the art of negotiating contracts, managing the Wild roster in the midst of a pandemic, his reaction to the idea of buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, learning of Paul Fenton's firing, developing a relationship with Bill Guerin, the influences of Brad Treliving and Don Maloney and the many friendships that he has made in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild goalie Kaapo Kahkonen joins SFTS to talk about being thrust into the spotlight with Cam Talbot hurt, plus Kaapo shares his love of food and cooking, growing up in Finland, his sister playing college hockey in the Twin Cities, and getting the chance to play in the frigid Winter Classic. Kaapo also discusses whether Iowa could have won it all two years ago and his heart-attack inducing save vs. Washington. Russo provides an update on the injured Minnesota Wild including Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon, Alex Goligoski, Cam Talbot and Jonas Brodin. Russo also stick taps Nate Prosser, as the Minnesota native decides to hang up the skates from professional hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a jam-packed Straight from the Source, Michael Russo sits down with Kenny Albert, Keith Jones, Darren Pang, Jamie Hersch and Mike Rupp in advance of the Winter Classic. Plus, Russo updates the latest from the Wild, and the probability that Matthew Boldy and Marco Rossi will be recalled by the club this week, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In front of a packed pit at Fulton Beer Taproom in downtown Minneapolis, The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Jeremy Rutherford record a fun edition of SFTS. They tee up the Winter Classic between the Wild and the Blues, share stories galore, have lots of laughs, talk Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues and take questions from the large crowd at Fulton Beer Taproom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joins SFTS to reveal all sorts of cool, juicy details about the upcoming Winter Classic and All-Star Game, including a skills event on the Bellagio Fountain. Steve gives an inside glimpse into how a major event is visualized, planned and executed, and he talks about what life has been like behind the scenes in the NHL the past hectic few weeks. Plus Russo with the latest on the struggling Wild who are winless in four games and battling injuries ahead of the long awaited winter classic on New Years Day 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Wild General Manager Billy Guerin joins Russo on Straight From the Source on the day he is officially announced as the General Manager of Team USA for the 2020 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Guerin talks about how good the American roster projects to be, its gold-medal chances, how the players will need to protect themselves from COVID-19 and the concerns about whether the NHL will even go. Plus Billy talks about the West-leading Wild, their playoff chances, Kevin Fiala, Jordan Greenway, Ryan Hartman and how he thinks Jonas Brodin is the NHL's best defensive defenseman. Billy also provides an update on Wild prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy and as always the affable Wild Manager shares some old hockey stories and answers tons of Twitter questions from Minnesota Wild fans. Guerin also takes us inside on a day like today, when the Wild's game vs the Carolina Hurricanes was postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak within the Canes team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau, despite his head still spinning, gives an hour to SFTS to discuss his new gig, his long history with new Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford. Gabby discuses the fresh start he's giving Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson, as he encourages those two Canuck players to keep shooting. Plus, Bruce marvels at how good Quinn Hughes, J.T. Miller and Thatcher Demko are. Bruce shares a hilarious story about Wayne Gretzky and a prank that his former players in Anaheim played on him. Plus Boudreau answers fan questions via twitter on his involvement in the Slap Shot movie, what he thinks of the west leading Minnesota Wild now, his coaching influences and what player he has coached that he could see behind a bench in the NHL one day. Russo provides his weekly update on the Wild, fresh off the game in San Jose on Thursday night, and teases some exciting things coming up regarding the Athletic's Winter Classic coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald joins SFTS to talk about the Jack Hughes extension, the Devils' future, Lindy Ruff, Billy Guerin and their days in Pittsburgh. Plus Fitzy looks back on being the first captain in Nashville Predators history and of course, Tom takes a trip down memory lane with Russo to their days together in Florida. Tom also puts his analyst hat on and praises the work of Bill Guerin and how exciting the Minnesota Wild are to watch this season, ahead of the game tonight in St. Paul between the Wild and New Jersey Devils. Russo also provides an update on the Wild's upcoming opponents, and gives a sneak peak to some of the stories he is currently working on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Goldstein, the play by play voice of the Florida Panthers joins Mike on this week's edition of Straight From the Source. 'Goldy' talks about his history working in south Florida as the Panthers play by play, the Panthers exciting start to the 2021/2022 season and former Wild forward Andrew Brunette stepping into the hot seat, behind the bench taking the place of Joel Quenneville as the head coach of the Panthers. Steve tells Mike about his charity 'Goldies Gang', which allows less fortunate kids to playing hockey and be able to watch Panthers games for free. Russo also provides updates on the Wild who are first in the Central Division, even tough they lost back to back games in the state of Florida to the Panthers and Lightning this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild rookie Brandon Duhaime joins SFTS to talk about life as an NHLer compared to the AHL, Duhaime addresses the sacrifices his family made to allow a Floridian to make it all the way to the big show, and his friendship with Arizona Coyotes superstar Jakob Chychrun. Plus, Brandon discusses how excited he is to play his first NHL game this weekend at Florida and the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, which is right in his backyard and where he would have gone to high school had he not left for British Columbia as a teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a laugh-out-loud-funny podcast, Tom Reid, the former North Stars and Blackhawks defenseman and longtime Wild radio color analyst joins SFTS to tell hilarious story after story about the good 'ole days and a lifetime in hockey, including his best pranks, Kurtzie, Lou Nanne, J.P. Parise, playing against Jean Beliveau and of course his thoughts on the Wild's exciting start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Wild director of team operations Andrew Heydt returns to SFTS to tell the epic story of how Bill Guerin and Kirill Kaprizov got back to Minnesota after he signed, navigating team travel in the midst of a world pandemic like last week's audible after positive tests and a look back at last season's Wild outbreak. Plus, planning Duluth and the upcoming Winter Classic. Russo also provides updates on the WIld's recent struggles including the power outage from Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala ahead of tonight's game vs the Ottawa Senators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild center Nico Sturm joins SFTS to talk about that Matt Dumba slapper to his "jewels," his doppelganger , Nick Bjugstad, and being a pending free agent. The Wild's hard working defensive center talks about taking advantage of every opportunity that the Wild coaching staff awards him, and he answers questions from Wild fans via Russo's twitter, including who's the fastest and funniest Wild player, his untraditional road to the NHL, his professional hockey-playing girlfriend, his awesome autograph and he takes part in a German-themed rapid fire.  Plus Russo provides an update on the red hot Wild, who might find themselves in a bit of COVID-19 trouble, with some players being put on the inactive list tomorrow after testing positive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a breakout season, Joel Eriksson Ek, armed with an 8-year deal, joins SFTS to talk about new line-mates Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, his impressive fitness regimen, why he makes opponents so mad, why Jonas Brodin has been so important to him on and off the ice and what life is like for him in Sweden and Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild.com’s Dan Myers returns to SFTS to preview the Central with Russo, as the Wild get set to kick off their season on Friday in Anaheim. Dan and Russo discuss the Wild's continued interest in Jack Eichel and the boys do a complete Minnesota Wild overview on each line and defensive pairing. Plus they look forward to Brandon Duhaime’s NHL debut, Joel Eriksson Ek fitting in with Kaprizov and Zuccarello, plus the addition of Rem Pitlick, Wild prospects and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gritty, agitating second-line center and avid outdoorsman Ryan Hartman joins SFTS to talk about his ascension as an impactful Wild player, why he signed for less money to stay, the crazy 2019 story as to going off the grid and finding out he was traded AND a free agent, where his antagonistic style stems from, the impact cancer has made on his life, his love of fishing and Minnesota and a harrowing childhood near-death experience falling through ice. Join The Athletic Hockey Show’s official fantasy hockey pool on OfficePools.com: http://www.officepools.com/invite/classic/m/HAFE2H6Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild veteran Marcus Foligno returns to SFTS to talk about the Winter Classic, getting an "A" and making the Wild locker room welcoming to everybody, Marcus also addresses his pal Jack Eichel, his new line-mate Ryan Hartman, and he shares some more funny Kirill Kaprizov and Adam Beckman stories. Plus Marcus addresses the decision his brother Nick made to join the Bruins in Boston instead of the Wild. Marcus also talks about his favorite locker room pranks, his typical game day routine and his evolution as an NHL leader and player. Join The Athletic Hockey Show’s official fantasy hockey pool on OfficePools.com: http://www.officepools.com/invite/classic/m/HAFE2H6Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off the Minnesota Wild rookie camp, Mike Russo welcomes Marco Rossi and Matthew Boldy, the Wild's top two prospects to the season premiere of Straight From the Source.  The boys discuss their excitement at competing for spots on the Wild's roster this fall, and they answer twitter questions from Wild fans too. Plus Mike address the continued negotiations between Minnesota Wild and star player Kirill Kaprizov who remains without a contract for the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Russo of the Athletic NHL returns with a new season of Straight From the Source, Monday at the Athletic and wherever you find your podcasts. Mike's first guests of the season will be Wild prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the first two days of NHL free agency in the rear window, Russo asked Straight From the Source listeners for their questions, as the Minnesota Wild continue to build towards the next season. The SFTS listeners did not hold back. Russo sifts through many questions on the Wild going after Jack Eichel if the team is better or worse after their free agent adds from Wednesday and Thursday. Plus, SFTS listeners want to know what the new Wild defenders Kulikov Goligoski and Merrill bring to the team, what prospects might take the leap to be able to help the Wild this season, and what other players, other than Eichel, GM Bill Guerin might be targeting via trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day after buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin returns to Straight From the Source to discuss the reasons for the buyouts, how the calls went with Zach and Ryan and why he has decided to stay off Twitter, especially on a day like yesterday, Plus, Billy provides an update on Kaprizov and Fiala's contract negotiations, the expansion draft and his pursuit of defensemen in free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NHL draft two weeks away, Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett returns to SFTS as he preps to take two players in the first round, discusses scouting during a pandemic and contrasts Boeser vs. Eriksson Ek plus talks Marco Rossi, Matt Boldy, Ryan O'Rourke, Daemon Hunt and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wild, Canucks, Penguins and Caps forward Matt Cooke joins SFTS to discuss his new role as Chaska High's boys' hockey coach, and he and his family's decision to settle down in Minnesota. Cooke looks back on his somewhat controversial NHL career with Vancouver, Washington, Pittsburgh and Minnesota. Matt also offers his opinion on NHL Player Safety department and what a disciplinary hearing is really like. Cooke also addresses current players like Tom Wilson, Ryan Reaves and Nazem Kadri and what he thinks of their play on the ice. Plus, Matt dishes on Billy Guerin, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and the 2003 Wild-Canucks series from a Vancouver perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a MEATY Straight From the Source podcast, Russo conducts a glorified mailbag/Q&A on everything from Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Sasha Barkov, the Parise situation, the expansion draft, re-signing Kaprizov, Fiala and Eriksson Ek, possibly trading Dumba and Fiala and a look back to this season and Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Wild and North Stars play by play voice Bob Kurtz, who is flirting with retirement, talks about his long broadcasting career in Minnesota, Boston and beyond, his influences and favorite memories in the game. Kurtzy and Russo discuss the best and worst press boxes, the old days, longtime sidekick Tom Reid and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Forslund joins SFTS to discuss the Minnesota Wild / Vegas Golden Knights series. Johnny F talks about his new gig in Seattle, his time and contract dispute with the Canes, staying in Rudy Gobert's hotel room right after him early in the pandemic, how he got his start and unearthed his signature calls (That's Hockey, Baby, and Hey, Hey, What do ya say), Johnny also discusses how he made it to where he is today and advice for aspiring broadcasters and he gives his thoughts on all the divisional series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The architect of the playoff bound Minnesota Wild, Billy Guerin joins Russo this week on SFTS. The always entertaining "Billy G" talks playoffs, changing the Wild's culture, Kaprizov, expansion, Boldy, the media, Evason and a passionate endorsement of Victor Rask.  Plus Russo touches on Zach Parise being a healthy scratch, Cam Talbot's recent struggles, and Mike stick taps his friend Derek Boogaard, who shockingly passed away, 10 years ago today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegas Golden Knights Insider Gary Lawless joins Russo to talk the potential Golden Knights-Wild series, the new NHL TV package, Tom Wilson and the NY Rangers shocking statement on George Parros, Plus Gary and Mike discuss the impact of an intimidating player like Ryan Reaves, how Mark Stone might be the smartest NHL player and the guys reminisce about the NHL season putting on hold, when Vegas was in St. Paul when the pandemic shut down last season. Finally Russo takes your Wild questions on Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy what the next contracts for Fiala and Kaprizov might look like, and who the Wild might entice the Seattle Kraken to take in the expansion draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russo discusses his emotional interview with Wild first-round pick Marco Rossi, who is on the mend from myocarditis. The Wild prospect is hopeful to get back to training by the middle of May to get back on track to rejoin the Wild in time for the 21/22 season. Wild assistant coach Brett McLean also joins SFTS to discuss his transition to coaching in the NHL, how the Wild fixed their power play, Kaprizov, Fiala, Johansson, Sturm, Boldy and two fun businesses he owns in Kelowna. Plus, Mike takes your twitter questions on the Wild, as Dean Evanson's team is playoff bound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Avalanche and Flames great and current Iowa Wild Assistant Coach Alex Tanguay joins SFTS to talk about when he was Patrick Roy and Ray Bourque's "designated chauffeur," plus Alex looks back on his 2001 Cup clinching goal for Colorado and the Avs' shocking 2003 playoff loss to the Minnesota Wild. Alex discusses his transition to coaching the likes of Matt Boldy, Calen Addison, Connor Dewar and ... Cody McLeod. Mike takes twitter questions from Wild fans on the Expansion draft, line combos, more on the Wild's prospects and who gets the Cup from Captain Spurgeon if the Wild win it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild assistant director of player development and former Blaine, St. Cloud State and NHL forward Matt Hendricks joins SFTS to talk Wild prospects, from Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy to Filip Johansson and Calen Addison. Plus life after hockey, his career, the players he hated to play against, his support for the military, the toughest fights and his renowned paralyzer shootout move. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe O'Donnell, the voice of the Iowa Wild joins Straight from the Source to discuss all things Iowa Wild and what an awesome experience of filling in for Bob Kurtz, working with Tom Reid for the next few games on Minnesota Wild radio. Joe and Russo discuss Kappo Kahkonen, Nico Sturm, Connor Dewar, Brandon Duhaime, Matt Boldy and Mason Shaw.Joe talks about the adjustment having to call games off a monitor, the talkative and very likeable head coach of the Wild, Tim Army. Joe also discusses what a great family life he has in Iowa, but is focused on his career goal of one day call Minnesota Wild games full, time. in the biz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NHL President, General Manager and head coach Doug MacLean joins SFTS to share hilarious, candid stories about the early years in Florida and Columbus. MacLean who managed the expansion cousins of the Minnesota Wild remember the fateful coin flip that landed Marian Gaborik in Minnesota. Mac looks back on the magical Stanley Cup run in South Florida in 1996, memories of Bryan Murray and Wayne Huizenga, Ken Hitchcock and John P. McConnell. Plus Doug takes a look at hockey today vs. yesteryear, with thoughts on Eichel, Dumba, Laine and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agent and former Wild assistant General Manager Tom Lynn joins SFTS to talk about the Wild glory days, from being Doug Risebrough's roomie, to the hiring of Jacques Lemaire. Lynn looks back fondly on his time in Minnesota and some of the great characters to ever pull on the Wild jersey, including Derek Boogaard, Brian Rolston, Mikko Koivu, Marian Gaborik and Pierre-Marc Bouchard. Tom and Mike also discuss Tom's former client Artemi Panarin's bridge deal and how it affects Kirill Kaprizov, plus some entertaining stories on Tom's propensity to lose cell phones ahead of the draft and his notorious SALMON, not peach, sportscoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flyers player development coach and former Wild defenseman Nick Schultz joins SFTS to talk Wild glory days, Jacques, Rammer, Bruno, Mikko, his Mayor Mom, his late dad, being mentored by Chuck Fletcher in Philly, getting appendicitis on the eve of the 2008 playoffs and when Russo slammed into his Porsche.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Wild assistant coach Darby Hendrickson joins SFTS to take a trip down memory lane in our continuing celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Minnesota Wild. Darby and Mike talk expansion Wild, the 2003 Canucks-Wild series, the late Sergei Zholtok, the Hendrickson Foundation, Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Zach Parise and, of course, the Wild's power play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Columbus Blue Jackets play-by-play man Jeff Rimer joins SFTS to talk the good ole days with Russo in Florida, Torts, and his other NHL stops in Montreal and Washington. The legendary Rimer talks about his friendship with Larry King, Pete Rose, Gary Carter, and John Davidson and his admiration for Bryan Murray, Doug MacLean, Pavel Bure, Artemi Panarin and Squiggy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL Network analyst and former 1983 No. 1 overall pick Brian Lawton joins SFTS to talk about NHL rumblings, the Minnesota Wild season to date and potential center acquisitions. Brian offers his analysis on Kaprizov and Kahkonen, and the great job Bill Guerin and Dean Evason are doing with the Wild this season. Brian, the former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning discusses his wish to someday return to working for an NHL team and being one of the many friends to help Mark Parrish in his battle with addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bill Morice, the President of Mayo Clinic Labs, returns to SFTS to talk NHL and the Minnesota Wild COVID-19 outbreaks. Dr. Morice discusses genetic forensics, vaccines, long-haul complications for athletes, and the mayo clinic working with the NHL to determine if there is a cross team on ice transmission with the virus. The good doctor also discusses the long term effects of the virius, how Marco Rossi might be coping, and he answers SFTS listener questions on the virus as well.  Mike and Dr. Morice also discuss how the Wild looked as they returned to the ice for the first time in 14 days last night in Los Angeles. Dr. Morice, a life long Minnesota Wild fan is now working on developing a vaccine to fix the NHL's 31st-ranked PP in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NHLer and current KO Sports player agent Cam Stewart joins SFTS to talk about the 2000 inaugural Wild team and how they were the bad news bears that everybody hated to play. Cam shares memories of coach Jacques Lemaire, playing with Wes Walz and Marian Gaborik and the rest of the Wild that first season. Cam also touches on his coaching and playing career for the Houston Aeros. Cam talks about his concussion history, how he became an agent, and the potential No. 1 overall pick Shane Wright who he represents. Other young stars in the making that Cam represents, include Cole Perfetti and the Foote brother's. Stew also sings the praises of current Wild players Ian Cole and Dakota Mermis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wild center and go-to quote Kyle Brodziak joins SFTS to talk about the upcoming World's Longest Game (40 players, 252 hours of hockey) he's playing in to help find a cure for cancer, and set a world record too. Kyle talks about how the death of his father at the age of 14 impacted him and why participating in this charity event is so important to him. Plus Kyle shares stories from his Wild career, the notorious Game 7 in 2014 in Denver and how he knew Nino Niederreiter's goal went in, Kyle also talks about his love for Koivu, Spurgeon, family the state of Minnesota and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wild defenseman Kurtis Foster joins SFTS to talk Minnesota Wild glory days as the franchise celebrates their 20th anniversary, Foster shares stories on Jacques Lemaire, Mikko Koivu, Derek Boogaard and more. Plus, Kurtis offers his analysis on Wild prospect Marco Rossi, breaking his femur, the class of the Sharks and Doug Risebrough and much more. Foster also talks coaching junior hockey and what he hopes to do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of SFTS, Billy Guerin, the Wild's GM discuss the start to the Wild's season including their first loss of the year, a 1-0 shutout loss in Anaheim last night. Plus Guerin talks to Russo about Jared Spurgeon's captaincy, Marco Rossi's absence and upgrading the center position for the Wild. They guys also get into the Wild's struggles on the power play, the eventual Kaprizov/Fiala negotiations, and the Pens' 2021 first-round pick. Mike and Bill also get into Guerin's favorite Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurants and his memories of playing with Doug Weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime NHL coach Bruce Boudreau, who will be moonlighting as an NHL Network studio analyst and Washington Capitals pre- and post-game analyst, joins SFTS to preview each division, talk about this weird season and share hilarious stories. He also talks Jared Spurgeon captaincy, his respect for Nick Bonino and the new junior expansion team he's bringing to Hershey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Spurgeon, who captained Innsbruck the past 5 years and now captains Kaufbeuren, joins SFTS to talk new Wild captain and younger brother Jared Spurgeon. He shares stories about Jared growing up, how they both got the hockey bug, his pride in witnessing Jared's path to NHL captaincy. Plus some fun ribbing along the way about Jared's inability to grow a thick stache, the Spurgeon family connection to Tyler Ennis and how Ryan Suter and Zach Parise were big supporters of Jared receiving the captaincy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild up-and-coming star Kevin Fiala joins SFTS to look back to last season's breakout and discuss what he'll do for an encore. Russo and Fiala talk about overcoming a broken femur, fitting in in Minnesota, the belief that coach Dean Evansoin has in him and how much he looking forward to playing with Kaprizov. Plus, Fiala discusses being an honorary Swede, speaking four different languages and how often he FaceTimes his girlfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight From the Source returns from the offseason with special guest Mark Parrish, who candidly expanded with Mike on last week's courageous story about addiction, anxiety and sobriety, Derek Boogaard, how Brian Lawton and Ben Clymer, along with Bret Hedican teamed up to save his life and the support and reaction he's received since the story published. Mark talks about the strength of his family, led by his wife Nikki and how every day is day one in his battle with sobriety. Plus Mark and Mike talk about Mark's part in the movie Super Troopers, and being friends with the guys in Nickleback and the legendary Garth Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Wild goalie Cam Talbot joins Michael Russo to discuss his journey to the NHL, college hockey, and being mentored by Henrik Lundqvist and Benoit Allaire. Cam also talks about what it was like to play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and the infamous fight with Mike Smith in the Battle of Alberta. Plus Cam discusses his wife's love for Target and how excited they are to bring their young family to the State of Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic prospect writer Scott Wheeler joins Mike Russo to talk about when he billeted with Marco Rossi. Wheeler does a deep dive into Rossi's future and discusses Rossi's friendship with Tomas Vanek. Russo and Wheeler break down Wild prospects Matt Boldy, Adam Beckman, Calen Addison, Alex Khovanov, Marat Khusnutdinov, Ryan O'Rourke and Scott answers twitter questions from Wild fans too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Brackett, the Wild's director of amateur scouting, joins SFTS to talk about his first "virtual" draft with his new club, his time with the Canucks, how he got into his biz, what he looks for in a player, how to get the Wild centers and goalies, the Wild's prospects and his two Cape Cod restaurants. Plus, Russo asks Judd questions on behalf of Wild fans, and Vancouver Canucks fans too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Guerin, the General Manager of the Minnesota Wild graciously makes time for another appearance on SFTS with Michael Russo.  Russo and Guerin team up on a zoom, talking about an already busy offseason for the Wild, with an extension for Jonas Brodin, and acquiring Marcus Johansson and Nick Bjugstad.  Russo asks Guerin about the status of the goaltending, if the team can hold on to Matt Dumba, and the legacy of Mikko Koivu.  Plus, Guerin answers Minnesota Wild fan questions in this exclusive to the Athletic, from the Minnesota Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Russo returns with an emergency podcast to discuss a busy last week for the Wild.  General Manager Bill Guerin has traded for Nick Bjugstad, signed Jonas Brodin to a seven year extension, and acquired Marcus Johansson from Buffalo, for Eric Staal. Plus, the speculation on another move, involving Matt Dumba for much needed help at center ice is heating up. Russo takes subscriber questions on all these moves and rumours, and what's next for the Wild this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great and very busy Kenny Albert returns to SFTS to discuss what it's like to call so many playoff games in an empty arena on NBC, what life is like in the Edmonton bubble, talk about his career, give advice to aspiring broadcasters and answer Twitter questions galore. Plus, Kenny discusses the Rangers winning the first overall pick in the 2020 Draft lottery, and he scouts two players, Ryan Strome and Derick Brassard, who may be of interest to Minnesota Wild fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Guerin joins SFTS to discuss his very odd first year as Wild GM, the Wild's dismissal from the playoffs and significant offseason moves that could include goaltending, center search, a very important draft and making Kirill Kaprizov feel like home. Plus hear what the Wild Gm has to say about the future of team Captain Mikko Koivu and challenging Jordan Greenway to come to camp in better shape in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russo welcomes Wild play by play guy and bosom buddy Anthony LaPanta from Fox Sports North for the dozenth time to SFTS. The two pals hosted a live Ask Russo The Athletic/Wild Zoom on Thursday where they advanced Game 3 of the Wild-Canucks, forecast the offseason, discussed how weird it is to be broadcasting and covering the playoffs remotely and answered dozens of questions from Wild fans and The Athletic readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michael is joined by his friend and fellow writer for The Athletic Minnesota, Jon Krawczynski, to discuss the magnitude of the coronavirus outbreak, the bizarre absence of sports amidst the crisis, how the pandemic can and will effect people in the service industry, Jon’s piece on The Athletic, “The science and the soul behind the Timberwolves’ response to COVID-19”, Stefon Diggs being traded from the Vikings to the Bills, the possibility of Mikko Koivu’s great career coming to an end without being able to play another game for the Wild, and a few Twitter questions from listeners to close the show. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The top-scoring US-born player in NHL history, Mike Modano, joins the show to talk about his expanding role with the Wild, the process that led to Bill Guerin's hiring as GM, his Mighty Ducks cameo back in the day, how Lou Nanne drafted him, the old North Stars and Guy Carbonneau, Sergei Zubov's induction into the Hall of Fame next week, and much, much more. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe O'Donnell, the longtime voice of the Iowa Wild, joins Straight From The Source after making his NHL debut Tuesday night in Anaheim as a road trip radio fill-in for Bob Kurtz. Joe talks about fulfilling his dream of calling an NHL game, discusses life riding the minor-league buses, and dissects most every prospect on the Iowa Wild. Visit http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource to get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford joins to talk about how he fulfilled his dream of becoming a sportswriter, how he and Russo joined The Athletic as a tag-team after an agonizing month of stress two years ago, and what it's like to cover a Stanley Cup winning team. Subscribe to The Athletic now for 40% off your annual subscription at http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every sports fan has an opinion about the play-by-play guy. Love him, hate him, yet want to be him because he has such a cool job. Well, Wild play-by-play guy Anthony LaPanta of Fox Sports North had to work tirelessly for very little money to land his dream job in his home state. In this episode, he talks about the struggle of raising a family while building his career and offers advice to kids who dream of doing play-by-play. Subscribe to The Athletic now for 40% off your annual subscription at http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource, where you can hear this interview in its entirety, ad-free, plus a lot of great bonus content throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild GM Bill Guerin joins the show for a discussion about his upbringing, his wife, his kids, the type of GM he hopes to become, the Wild's slow start, whether he'd ever consider a rebuild or not, and not putting too much pressure on perceived future Wild savior Kirill Kaprizov. This episode was so good, Guerin said after it was "sure to win a Grammy. I mean an Emmy. Or whatever an award would be for a podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael sits down with the always funny and affable former NHL forward Ryan Carter to discuss Ryan’s transition to the media world with the official Minnesota Wild website and as a rotating color analyst on Fox Sports North. Ryan talks about how he balances his relationship with his former teammates, and the guys share stories from behind the scenes covering an NHL team. Subscribe to The Athletic now for 40% off your annual subscription at http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource, where you can hear this interview in its entirety, ad-free, plus a lot of great bonus content throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the debut episode of Straight From The Source, Michael sits down with Minnesota Wild Head Coach Bruce Boudreau to talk about his outlook for the Wild this season, roster moves heading into opening night, including Carson Soucy and Victor Rask making the team, Mathew Dumba’s improved shooting mindset, Mikko Koivu’s role, new GM Bill Guerin’s influence, improving camaraderie from a year ago, and how to approach a hectic early schedule featuring 13 of the first 18 games on the road. Plus, the coach discusses the day George McPhee offered him the chance to coach the Washington Capitals, his influences over the years, his journey from player to coach, and much more. Subscribe to The Athletic now for 40% off your annual subscription at http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Michael Russo shares his thoughts in the form on 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. Subscribe to The Athletic now for 40% off your annual subscription at http://theathletic.com/straightfromthesource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices