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

Joel Eriksson Ek, the center of attention for the Minnesota Wild

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.
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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.