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 fortunat...
Nov 23, 2021•41 min
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 n...
Nov 15, 2021•40 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 10, 2021•52 min
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...
Nov 02, 2021•57 min
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 autogra...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2021•36 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 fant...
Oct 06, 2021•48 min
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 evo...
Sep 28, 2021•46 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Sep 20, 2021•48 min
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2021•52 sec
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 te...
Jul 30, 2021•56 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2021•40 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2021•55 min
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 ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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 division...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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.co...
May 15, 2021•21 min
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 line...
May 15, 2021•16 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
May 15, 2021•16 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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 Joe...
May 05, 2021•59 min
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 y...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr
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,...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2021•58 min
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...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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. yesterye...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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 s...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2021•55 min
