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 ..read more

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 ..read more

On the latest Straight From the Source, Mike Russo and Joe Smith take a look back at a tumultuous week for the underachieving Wild, Russo's exit interview with Dean Evason, the John Hynes era, the prospect pipeline which has become a strength for the Wild and if this team can rebound to get back into a playoff spot in the West.Plus, Russo and Smith answer your questions on the team, including Bill Guerin's job security, if Gustavsson and Fleury can find their game, the ceiling for Marco Rossi, Brock Faber and Matt Boldy and if Joel Eriksson Ek will ever win a Selke Trophy? Learn more about you ..read more

More than 300 Wild fans shows up to O'Leary's Tolv in Stockholm for this special SFTS with Russo and Joe Smith. Lots of questions from fans, plus guests Chris Johnston, our NHL insider from TSN and the Athletic, and Anthony LaPanta, the voice of the Minnesota Wild on television, as the Wild get set to participate in the NHL Global Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

On this edition of Straight From the Source, Russo announces a fan meetup and live podcast in Stockholm, and Wild director of team operations and alumni relations Andrew Heydt returns to talk about planning Sweden, other travel adventures, his relationship with the band OAR and potentially another 'Crazy Game of Hockey' next summer, why he has an ATM machine in his office and his secret wrestling career. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE. That’s LinkedIn Dot Com slash SOURCE to post your ..read more

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and new Wild winger Pat Maroon is Russo's guest on this week's Straight from the Source, and colleague Joe Smith joins Russo to dissect every facet of the Wild's training camp thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Matt Boldy, fresh off his Canadian tour exemption and attendance as one of the stars at the NHL media tour, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about his rise to stardom, repeating his 30-goal season, what he learned in the playoffs and expectations for the Wild this upcoming season. Plus, Russo analyzes Bill Daly's press conference from NHL media week in Vegas from Tuesday, and he provides updates on Brock Faber, Marco Rossi, Calen Addison and if the Wild will have enough space to carry an extra forward this season. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster ..read more

The estimable Kevin Gorg returns to SFTS for a laugh out loud funny show on the Minnesota Wild, his favorite interviews, how he could have invented GO-pro, shirtless Jake Middleton, the emotional game in Buffalo and lots more. Russo discusses the tough weekend for the Wild, with losses in Buffalo Saturday, at home to St. Louis on Sunday, and he provides an update on Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Greenway and looks ahead to the Wild's upcoming schedule. Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETIC Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Find qualified candidates a ..read more

Bill Guerin rejoins SFTS on the heels of his big KFAN interview last week where he almost forecasted a Kevin Fiala trade and lost his cool on "they" who don't know "crap." Plus, Guerin on Fiala, Dumba, Rossi, Fleury/Talbot, special teams, coaching, the disappointing postseason and the busy offseason ahead, plus Billy G answers tons of Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Joe Smith and Michael Russo co-host a special summer edition of Straight From the Source, where they review the quiet offseason and preview the upcoming season with training camp opening a month from today. The guys discuss the signing of Filip Gustavsson, the trade for Patrick Maroon, the extension for Brandon Duhaime and a contract update on Calen Addison, Plus the guys discuss the Wild's lack of wiggle room with the salary cap and how the rest of the roster shapes up, leading up to training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more