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Kenny Albert - A Mic For All Seasons27 Dec 202300:50:08
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
Wes Walz on the Wild's resurgence under John Hynes05 Dec 202300:57:00
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
Minnesota Wild draft preview with Judd Brackett21 Jun 202300:39:13
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
Kevin Fiala ready to take the next step with the Wild30 Dec 202000:41:34
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
Mark Parrish overwhelmed by the love and support from the hockey community15 Dec 202001:05:58
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
Cam Talbot excited to play for the state of hockey.14 Oct 202000:52:12
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
Is Wild's 1st round pick Marco Rossi the center they've been looking for?08 Oct 202001:04:54
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 set for his first draft with Wild30 Sep 202000:59:24
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
Ask Russo - The Athletic Minnesota: Wild Zoom Q & A with GM Bill Guerin25 Sep 202000:54:18
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
Wild lock up Johansson, Bjugstad and Brodin with Dumba Rumours Swirling17 Sep 202000:34:57
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
NBC Sports Kenny Albert on Life Inside the Western Bubble in Edmonton18 Aug 202000:56:10
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
Bill Guerin's List of Things To Do for the Minnesota Wild This Off-season13 Aug 202000:47:55
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
Ask Russo - The Athletic Minnesota Wild Zoom Q & A with Wild Fans06 Aug 202001:07:11
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
Bill Guerin on getting over that hump for the Minnesota Wild10 May 202301:10:03
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
A Primer for the Minnesota / Vancouver series with Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal28 Jul 202000:53:18
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Wes Walz Looks Back on Wild/Canucks in '03 and forward to Wild/Canucks 2020!21 Jul 202001:18:48
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Ryan Carter on Minnesota's Summer Camp, next Wild Captain and Facing the Canucks14 Jul 202000:49:12
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Ryan Donato Enjoying Hockey Life in Minnesota09 Jul 202000:42:12
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Scott Howson - The CEO & President of the American Hockey League02 Jul 202000:44:01
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Celebrating the 2000 NHL Draft Cousins, the Wild and the Blue Jackets23 Jun 202001:01:12
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Covid-19, Vaccines, Treatments, Testing With Dr. Bill Morice of the Mayo Clinic16 Jun 202001:05:55
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Optimistic that Change will come - A SFTS Roundtable Discussion11 Jun 202001:10:28
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It Runs in the Family for the Wild's Marcus Foligno03 Jun 202001:03:23
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Elk River Mount Rushmore of Hockey's Nate Prosser28 May 202001:01:53
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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 answers04 May 202301:17:13
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
Jared Spurgeon, the Biggest Success Story in Wild History19 May 202000:55:08
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Brian Rolston - Never Too High, Never Too Low12 May 202000:54:32
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Valeri Bure - Content at Home with his Full House06 May 202001:06:42
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Brad Hunt, at home in Minnesota with the Wild.28 Apr 202000:52:12
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Wild Interim Head Coach Dean Evason23 Apr 202001:01:08
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Gabby Boudreau on Missing Hockey, Binge Watching Ozark and Rating Sports Movies.13 Apr 202001:09:07
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AHL Leading Scorer Sam Anas06 Apr 202000:57:12
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Minnesota's All-Time Goal Leader Zach Parise01 Apr 202000:49:45
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Alex Stalock on the Paused NHL Season, and the Wild's Chances if the Season Continues.25 Mar 202001:04:26
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The State of No Sports with Jon Krawczynski19 Mar 202000:59:02
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
Inside the Minnesota Wild / Dallas Stars series with Scott Burnside19 Apr 202300:45:18
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
Kevin Gorg and Dan Myers on Covering the Wild09 Mar 202001:01:29
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Iowa Wild Head Coach Tim Army05 Mar 202001:09:45
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Why Not Us? The Wild Continue Quest for Playoff Spot27 Feb 202000:40:52
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Ask Russo Live - Trade Deadline Edition23 Feb 202000:54:47
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Devan & Barry Dubnyk: Life on the road with the Minnesota Wild Father's Trip21 Feb 202000:48:02
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Versatile Kenny Albert on His Career Calling All Four Major North American Sports13 Feb 202001:10:56
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Pierre McGuire's Wonderful World of Hockey04 Feb 202000:40:47
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Former Wild head coach John Torchetti looks back on his life in hockey.21 Jan 202000:49:25
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Behind the Scenes with the Wild's Equipment Managers14 Jan 202000:52:15
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The Minnesota Wild's season at the half way mark with Anthony LaPanta07 Jan 202000:50:57
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The Crazy Game of Hockey with O.A.R. & Cory Wong. Kirill Kaprizov update03 Apr 202300:45:42
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
Minnesota Wild to host 2021 Winter Classic at Target Field02 Jan 202000:39:45
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Sitting down with Tom Kurvers, the Bloomington-Jefferson and UMD legend02 Jan 202000:47:44
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Niklas Backstrom celebrates Mikko Koivu11 Dec 201900:40:51
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