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

Great Wall

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. 
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The 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.