Minnesota Wild Podcaster

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 Man…

Live from Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta talk trade deadline, #mnwild culture and hot streak, Dewar, Kaprizov, GREEF Line and take questions. Next live show at Tuttle’s in Hopkins on Feb. 17 at 7 pm Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=wo…

The ongoing debate about who to keep, especially if it's between two important players is a big thing going forward with this team, and generates a lot of conversation among hosts and fans alike! As usual, we get into the past week's games, preview next week, and get into the prospects as well! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link…

On this episode, Tony and Joe run down news and notes from the last week as players slowly get healthy, plus more raving about the Kevin Fiala-Matt Boldy connection and more: Matt Boldy's sticking around Marco Rossi impressed even as he's sent down Why is Victor Rask getting minutes over Rossi? Was the Wild's 1st place ranking in December more tren…

In the latest Worst Seats, Russo and Panther talk revised Wild schedule, Twitter, MacKinnon, Oilers tension, trading for a center, Greenway and Hartman. Next live show at Splitrocks in Wyoming Jan. 25, at 7 pm Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&ut…

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 th…

Nate Prosser, one of the most liked teammates in #mnwild history, and his father, Chris, join Russo and Lapanta to talk about his improbable and gratifying NHL career, plus Wild chatter. Next live show at Splitrocks in Wyoming Jan. 25, at 7 pm Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=tal…

Kappo Kahkonen has shown more and more that he is a legitimate NHL goalie, after overcoming a tough start to the season. Kirill Kaprizov had what looked like a scary injury, on what appeared to be a cheap shot from Frederic of Boston, luckily, Kaprizov may return much sooner than originally thought! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral…

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 tw…

On this episode, Tony and Joe are joined by Tom Schreier of ZoneCoverage.com to react to Matt Boldy's and Marco Rossi's NHL debut. Plus: Reaction to ESPN's broadcast of the Wild vs Bruins game How bad was the hit on Kirill Kaprizov? The Kevin Fiala Saga with head coach Dean Evason Then Joe and Tony break down: Evason's new contract The lengthy inju…

The Minnesota Wild laid an egg in the Winter Classic on New Years day, and now Cam Talbot and Nick Bjugstad are joining the injured. Billy G made his next bold move, bringing up both top prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy to add some spark, if not more. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto App: https://crypto.com/…

Russo and LaPanta dissect a busy day of Wild news with the NHL debuts of Rossi and Boldy, Rask put on waivers, Bjugstad hurt, and rehash the Winter Classic. Next live show at Tuttle’s Jan. 13 at 7 pm Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=…

On this week's episode, we have Minnesota Wild Prospect Expert Spoked Z (a.k.a. Colin) of Judd's Budz and The Sota Pod to discuss all things Minnesota Wild prospects, including: Is Marco Rossi ready for the NHL? Ryan O'Reilly's on a mission to be as nasty as he wants to be How the Wild stole Carson Lambos Jesper Wallstedt is having a monster year W…

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. Vis…

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 …

Russo and LaPanta talk sub-zero Winter Classic, Evason’s extension, schedule chaos, #mnwild adversity and more. Next live show at Tuttle’s Jan. 13 at 7 pm Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-logo_demo_awareness&utm_t…

The Minnesota Wild finally return with the Winter Classic, star prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy have a big night for the Iowa Wild, All the excitement goes up in a cloud of smoke as the World Junior Championships are cancelled after one or two games per team with covid concerns. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Cr…

Russo puts a hex on the Wild, witnesses a car accident, and LaPanta and Russo talk Eriksson Ek’s injury and how Wild react, Fiala’s game in Dallas, the Olympics, sporadic schedule, and Winter Classic. Next live show Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle’s Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=t…

The Minnesota Wild are officially in a slump, and so is the NHL with Covid taking things over the past few weeks, causing shutdowns. Add significant injuries to very important players to the list, and it leaves you begging for something positive outside of a covid test... Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto App: ht…

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 …

On today's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discussed: COVID-19 ravaging the NHL Are the Olympics in real jeopardy? Minnesota has 6 representatives named to WJC teams Marat Khusnutdinov re-signing with SKA and what does it mean? Does trading for Marc-Andre Fleury make sense? And more! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the gr…

Live from Elsie’s, Panther, and Russo talk #mnwild, COVID, Olympics, Khusnutdinov and invite Dane Mizutani up to rip the T-shirt guy. Next live show Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle’s Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-l…

This past week wasn't the best for the Minnesota Wild, losing Jonas Brodin for two games didn't help either, but thankfully he'll be back by tonight. The "Bully-Geek line" as I attempt to call it has drawn national recognition, as they continue to be an integral part of this team's success! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for…

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 an…

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discussed: The ending of the Wild's winning streak Minnesota's xG dominance faded on road trip Jared Spurgeon back in, but other defensemen out Frederick Gaudreau's pending return this week Victor Rask's play Mason Shaw's debut And more! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at…

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, Br…

The Minnesota Wild had another amazing week, beating two contenders in Toronto and Edmonton, but respectfully, lets pump the breaks on the standings watch, can we? Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! @bravethewild @mnwprospects fa…

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discussed: The Minnesota Wild toppling the Toronto Maple Leafs Stopping the bleeding when things go bad Kirill Kaprizov's nasty shootout move vs. Mikko Koivu's backhand Is the Kaprizov / Ryan Hartman line better than the JEEK line? Jared Spurgeon to return this week, who comes out? Mason Shaw's long road…

Russo and LaPanta talk about the return of Bruce Boudreau and Mike Yeo as head coaches, plus talk Wild, their playoff chances, wonder if they're a center away, and rave about Greenway and GREEF Line. Next live show Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at Elsie’s Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=tal…

On today's episode, Zone Coverage Editor and Casual Handball Enthusiast Tom Schreier joins Tony and Joe to discuss: Wild have another brush with COVID, could the Olympics be in jeopardy? Calen Addison's temporary move to forward The Wild have to compete with the Wolves for eyeballs Do the Wild need a talent infusion to compete for a Cup? Gauging th…

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 put…

The Minnesota Wild continue to follow GM Bill Guerin's lead, when he cut the crap, and said "F- That, we're about F- winning". The Wild went 3-0 this past week, beating the Lightening and annihilating the Jets, as Kaprizov continued his red-hot play. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto App: https://crypto.com/app/m…

In front of a full house at Tuttles, Russo and LaPanta discuss Mikko Koivu’s No. 9 retirement, Hartman, Sturm, and the #mnwild’s ability to contend this season. Next live show Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at Elsie’s Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_con…

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe sat down to discuss: Thanksgiving domination and beating the champs Kirill Kaprizov is back to his old ways The Power Play and it's woes Ryan Hartman is tearing it up Mikko Koivu's number retirement Marco Rossi injury update And more! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10…

The traditional Thanksgiving Classic episode is here! In this episode we discuss Rem Pitlick's emergence into a legit NHL player, something brewing between Fiala and the organization of late, and a heated Kaprizov debate among Wild fans, bloggers and podcasters. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto App: https://cryp…

One day after LaPanta calls a game half-blind, Russo and Panther recount the scary incident, talk about Russo's travel nightmare and discuss Kevin Fiala, the goaltending, Spurgeon's injury, and much more. Next live show Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle’s. Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_sou…

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe sat down to discuss: Matt Boldy's dazzling return to AHL action When will (and should) he and Marco Rossi debut? Kevin Fiala's in the doghouse - Could he be traded? Kirill Kaprizov's getting back on track Jared Spurgeon's injury Are the Wild's many comebacks a problem? More goaltending concerns And more!…

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…

On today's episode, Tony and Joe are joined by Iowa Wild Play-by-Play announcer Ben Gislason to get updates on Wild prospects. Topics covered: Calen Addison's ability to find his game everywhere Connor Dewar's rise Adam Beckman's shooting barrage Mason Shaw is a guy to root for Matt Boldy's addition to Iowa Marco Rossi's start to pro career and che…

Russo tries to get the audience to pick on LaPanta. Also, Kaprizov expectations, Wild’s great start and what’s different, awesome questions from the live audience, and tons more. Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-l…