Episodes

  • Kenny Albert - A Mic For All Seasons

    Kenny Albert - A Mic For All Seasons
    Dec 27 2023
    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
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    49 mins
  • Wes Walz on the Wild's resurgence under John Hynes

    Wes Walz on the Wild's resurgence under John Hynes
    Dec 5 2023
    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
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    56 mins
  • Wild week of news for the Minnesota Wild

    Wild week of news for the Minnesota Wild
    Nov 30 2023
    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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Live from Stockholm, it's Straight From the Source in Sweden

    Live from Stockholm, it's Straight From the Source in Sweden
    Nov 17 2023
    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
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Andrew Heydt, the department of one for the Minnesota Wild

    Andrew Heydt, the department of one for the Minnesota Wild
    Oct 24 2023
    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 job for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Derek Stepan on his career and new role with the Wild, and Kirill Kaprizov will wear an 'A' on his jersey this season

    Derek Stepan on his career and new role with the Wild, and Kirill Kaprizov will wear an 'A' on his jersey this season
    Oct 10 2023
    Derek Stepan, who just retired after 1,000-plus regular season and playoff games, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about his career, which included long playoff runs, a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a hat trick in his first NHL game and world junior stardom. We discuss Carolina's Cup aspirations and ageless Brent Burns, the future of the Arizona Coyotes and his new role with the Minnesota Wild. Plus Russo discusses the Wild's announcement that Kirill Kaprizov will be given an 'A' this season and he takes your questions on the eve of the NHL season for the Minnesota Wild.  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 job for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Patrick Maroon is ready to do anything for the Minnesota Wild to win a Stanley Cup

    Patrick Maroon is ready to do anything for the Minnesota Wild to win a Stanley Cup
    Sep 27 2023
    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
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    56 mins
  • Matt Boldy focused on another all-star calibre season for Minnesota Wild

    Matt Boldy focused on another all-star calibre season for Minnesota Wild
    Sep 13 2023
    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. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/SOURCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins