Episode description
Michael Russo joins the show to help deep dive Kirill Kaprizov's immediate impact, why the wait appears to have been worth it, and how he's helping the Minnesota Wild change the public perception of their franchise. Topics include:
- Why Kirill Kaprizov has captured everyone's attention
- Why the Wild desperately needed a talent like him
- What he does well, why he can succeed in the NHL
- What we can learn from his first couple games
- Wild trying to change public perception of them
- Goals for this season and questions to answer
- Kevin Fiala following up on his breakout
- Future contracts for Kaprizov and Fiala
- Lineup construction and team building theory
- Playing styles and helping stars shine
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