Straight From The Source with Michael Russo: A show about the Minnesota Wild

Bill Guerin joins SFTS with Russo and Joe Smith to discuss "getting over the hump," why he's sticking with Evason, Gustavsson's contract, Rossi and Addison's future, Boldy, leadership, his Vegas regret, what he wants in an Iowa coach, tanking vs. being in the middle, Faber, Modano's role special teams and old Devils stories. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/source This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/source and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an end of the Wild season postmortem, Joe Smith and Michael Russo break down everything, from Bill Guerin's press conference, Dean Evason's job security, potential trades, Kirill Kaprizov's disappointment in how he was used at the end of the season, tough love for Matt Boldy, cap management, Marc-Andre Fleury Marco Rossi, Ryan Reaves and Matthew Dumba's future with the club, re-signing Marcus Johansson and much more during this MEATY episode of Straight From the Source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime hockey writer Scott Burnside, who is covering the Wild/Stars series for Wild.com, joins Russo on SFTS to talk about the Minnesota Wild's Game one win over the Dallas Stars, the contributions from Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber, the Matt Dumba hit on Joe Pavelski, plus Russo and Burnsie discuss the Maple Leafs and Oilers Game 1 disappointments, the Rangers dominance, the Jets' big win over Vegas and a possible NHL return to Atlanta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Roberge and Jerry DePizzo of the band, O.A.R., and Cory Wong, the Grammy-nominated guitarist and songwriter from the Twin Cities, join SFTS to talk about the "Crazy Game of Hockey" collaboration they're doing with the Wild and the Wild Alumni Association this summer when they host a VIP event, captain a celebrity hockey game and have a concert at the legendary Armory in Minneapolis. On the pod, they talk hockey, their bands and music. Plus Russo provides an update on injured superstar Kirill Kaprizov, the injury to Mason Shaw and the Wild's schedule as the regular season comes to a close. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/source today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild director of team operations Andrew Heydt returns to SFTS to announce the creation of the Wild Alumni Association that may eventually include a Ring of Honor and the kickoff July 7-8 "Crazy Game of Hockey" charity event that includes a VIP party, a celebrity hockey game and a concert from the band O.A.R. and Grammy-nominated guitarist Cory Wong. Plus, as usual, Heydt dishes on other behind the scenes goings-on with the Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reigning No. 3 Star of the Week Filip Gustavsson, the NHL's GAA and Save percentage leader since November 19, joins SFTS to talk about his new-found stardom, being mentored by Marc-Andre Fleury, his pregame quirks, his love of disc golf, soaking in the fans' love, who's his favorite of the Wild's 7 Swedes and beginning life without Kirill Kaprizov. Plus, Russo addresses how the Wild will role lines due to the injury to Kaprizov, and Mike talks about the decision the Wild made to cancel the pride jersey participation by the team during the pregame skate this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady Skjei, the Carolina Hurricanes veteran defenseman, former Gopher and pride of Lakeville, MN, joins SFTS to talk trade deadline, a terrific Canes' team, Chance the Rapper trying to pronounce SKJEI, playing with Brent Burns, what makes Mats Zuccarello so good and his love of lawn games and friendship with the lead singer of Train. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three weeks before the trade deadline, Bill Guerin returns to SFTS to talk about the Minnesota Wild's suddenly fragile position in the standings, the upcoming homestand, trade deadline stories, his thoughts going into this one, Marco Rossi and Jesper Wallstedt’s future and his thoughts on Scott Wheeler putting Minnesota in the number one position across the NHL, when it comes to the prospect pool. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/NHL Visit BetterHelp.com/source today to get 10% off your first month LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/source Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Russo and Joe Smith co-host SFTS where they break down Matt Boldy's contract extension, why this could lead to a Jordan Greenway trade, the future of Matt Dumba and how the Wild will be able to re-sign everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and post your job for free at linkedin.com/source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins Michael Russo and Joe Smith to talk how the anticipated small salary cap hike, affects a team with little cap space and lots of players to re-sign, plus Guerin's continued search for top-six scoring help, how getting healthy will alter the lineup, Marco Rossi's development and the future of Matt Dumba. Plus, Russo addresses the hit heard 'round the world, Ryan Reaves devastating legal hit on Filip Hronek, and he provides the latest update on injured Wild center Ryan Hartman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The toughest man in hockey, and the newest Minnesota Wild Ryan Reaves, joins Russo on Straight From the Source to talk about the job he does in the NHL, and what it's like to be cheered by Wild fans, after so many years playing for the rival Blues and Golden Knights. Reaves dishes on Chris Stewart, Evander Kane, BizNasty, Kelly McCrimmon, and Ryan does his best Hitch impression, talks Snoop and Marcus Foligno photo and the best things about playing in St. Louis, Vegas, Pittsburgh, New York and Minnesota. Plus Russo recaps the Wild's 5-3 win over Edmonton last night, ahead of weekend games vs Anaheim and in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild rookie and former Iowa captain Mason Shaw -- aka Matt Damon's lookalike -- joins SFTS to talk about his journey to the NHL, his cattle farm, his Alberta hometown, his love of Karaoke and country music, moving into his own place and so much more. Plus Russo talks about Marco Rossi's benching and Mike looks back on Alex Goligoski's emotional return to the lineup and his triumphant overtime goal on Saturday night vs Carolina, before looking ahead to the Wild's home game on Wednesday vs the Winnipeg Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only can first-round pick Jesper Wallstedt stop the puck, he can shoot the puck. Fresh off his 20th birthday and scoring a goal, Wallstedt joins Russo on SFTS to talk goalie goals, transitioning to North America on and off the ice, gaming, Swedish meatballs, un-retiring No. 1, his love and admiration for Henrik Lundqvist and Connor McDavid, accountability and how long he believes it'll take him to get to the NHL. Plus Russo discusses Mason Shaw being told he isn't going back to the minors, the struggles of Tyson Jost and the possibility that Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello might be split up, though they will start together Tuesday night when the Wild play in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight From the Source returns with an all new episode featuring Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison, the NHL rookie leader with 7 assists. Calen talks about his ascension to power-play quarterback, his home and family in Manitoba, his confidence, his respect for Erik Karlsson, the perks of being an NHLer and how much he’s pinching himself, his stache, Halloween costume and so much more. Plus Russo provides an update on the Wild, who handled the Habs with ease in a 4-1 home ice victory on Tuesday night, including an injury update on Jordan Greenway, Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman and Brandon Duhaime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime NHL executive and former Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero joins SFTS to talk about his role with the Bill Guerin's Minnesota Wild, his Hall of Fame dad Fred Shero, and stories of the notorious Philadelphia Flyers. Ray looks back on acquiring Marian Hossa, Jake Guentzel, Chris Kunitz, Bill Guerin and so many others. Shero discusses his time as an assistant in Ottawa and Nashville, and tells lots of fun, entertaining stories on hockey lifers like Don Waddell, Stephen Bartlett and Keith Allen. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the season debut of Straight from the Source, Russo is joined by Wild captain Jared Spurgeon, director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett and Iowa Wild coach Tim Army, plus new Wild tagteam partner Joe Smith joins for a few minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Smith, the now former writer covering the Tampa Bay Lightning, joins Michael Russo on this edition of Straight From the Source to discuss his move from Tampa Bay to Minnesota, how he got his start in his career, and how excited he is to be joining the Wild beat, working with Russo and expanding the national coverage of the NHL for the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Russo host of Straight from the Source moderates a live room edition of the podcast, answering Wild fans questions and discussing Minnesota's moves at the draft leading up to free agency, plus the latest on star player Kirill Kaprizov. This podcast originally aired as a live room on Thursday, July 14th at 12pm Central time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett, armed with 8 picks, 2 first-rounders and 4 picks in the top-56, returns to SFTS to preview next week's NHL draft, review the development of players selected in his first 2 drafts at the helm of the Wild's draft table and talk Brock Faber, acquired Wednesday in the Kevin Fiala trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices