Worst Seats in the House w/ Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta - Minnesota Wild Podcast

Russo's Back

17 Jun 2026

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Finally back from the Cup Final, Russo and LaPanta break down the Canes' victory and lessons that can be learned, plus they talk about scoring wingers...

The Larkin Pursuit

08 Jun 2026

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As LaPanta mourns the departure of Marcus Johansson, Russo and LaPanta discuss the Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin, the likely re-signing of Michael ...

Russo Tailgating?

02 Jun 2026

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Russos in Raleigh tailgating with the locals and LaPanta is back from his European vacation after surviving driving stick shift. They talk Wild UFA’...

Wild Offseason Primer

19 May 2026

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In the latest WSITH, Russo and LaPanta discuss Guerin and Hynes' end-of-year presser, the pursuit of a No. 1 center, Gustavsson's hip surgery, extendi...

An Abrupt End

14 May 2026

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After the most disappointing playoff loss in Wild history, Russo and LaPanta discuss what went wrong down the stretch, how the Wild blew a 3-0 lead in...

Game 4 No-Show

12 May 2026

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The Avs came to play in Game 4 and the Wild did not. On Game 5's literal "must-win," Hynes' pointed postgame comments, Boldy's tough series, the McCar...

What a Crowd

10 May 2026

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Russo and LaPanta wax poetic about what a crowd there was inside and outside of Game 3, plus an exciting #mnwild win, sensational performances by Kiri...

Game 3 Preview

08 May 2026

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In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, LaPanta and Russo talk about the Avs’ 2-0 series lead, what the Wild need to fix in order to win Game 3 an...

Wild Hit by Avalanche in Game 1

04 May 2026

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The Wild didn’t appear ready for a mindset and style change going from Dallas to Colorado in Game 1, and Russo and LaPanta break down the atypically...

Second-Round Entrance

01 May 2026

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The first-round exit narrative is over and done with, and Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s terrific first-round win over Dallas, look ahea...

It's Time!

29 Apr 2026

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For the first time since 2015, the Wild have put themselves in position to close out a first-round series on home ice, and after another solid Game 5 ...

Split Series

26 Apr 2026

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta discuss Boldy's Game 4 OT heroics, Wallstedt's steadiness, the lineup if Zuccarello returns for G...

Are They the Same or Different?

23 Apr 2026

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Despite giving up 18 shots at even-strength in 4 1/2 minutes, the Wild and their special teams once again flopped on the PP and PK against Dallas. Rus...

Got Ourselves a Series

21 Apr 2026

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In a bonus WSITH, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta break down a Game 2 loss, talk Game 3 potential lineups, Dallas’ physicality and much morefrom Aq...

1 Game Doesn’t Make a Series

19 Apr 2026

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In a special Worst Seats in the house @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta break down a 6-1 blowout of the Stars in Game 1, Wallstedt’s p...

Wild-Stars preview

16 Apr 2026

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In front of a packed house at Splitrocks, goaltending takes up the majority of the conversation between @anthonylapanta and @russohockey, plus #mnwild...

Going for Home Ice

07 Apr 2026

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During a live show at Tuttle’s, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the hot streaks by Kaprizov and Boldy, the #mnwild’s plans for the final ...

Ode to Jessi

23 Mar 2026

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During this special Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the tragic loss of friend and colleague Jessi ...

Fiery Pod

19 Mar 2026

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Fireworks erupt when Russo and LaPanta discuss the playoff format, plus the boys discuss Johansson, #mnwild playoff line combinations and Bob Motzko’...

Stress Relief

10 Mar 2026

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Live from Elsie’s, the boys talk #mnwild deadline, what Guerin meant with his Bobby Brink comment, the playoff format and OT penalty rules and Russo...

Bonus Pod

06 Mar 2026

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In this bonus WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s active trade deadline, the additions, subtractions, and much more. Nex...

Quinn on Late Night

03 Mar 2026

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo is fresh off the plane from NYC, where he watched Quinn on The Tonight Show. Plus, Russo and LaPanta talk tr...

Double Golds for USA

25 Feb 2026

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In the latest WSITH, Russo and LaPanta discuss the gold medals won by the USA’s women’s and men’s hockey teams, the aftermath and resumption of ...

Chris Kelleher joins

19 Feb 2026

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In a special WSITH, #mnwild assistant GM and USA Hockey Olympic exec Chris Kelleher joins to show to discuss a stressful quarterfinal, Quinn Hughes' h...

A Few Should be Two

10 Feb 2026

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In the latest WSITH, Russo and LaPanta discuss the #mnwild's propensity for OT, their interest in Trocheck, Russo's time at the Olympics and LaPanta h...

The Quinn Effect

02 Feb 2026

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In the latest WSITH, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss just how much Quinn Hughes has impacted the #mnwild, talk impressive win over the Oilers...

Frigid Hockey Day

27 Jan 2026

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In front of a full house at Elsie’s, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the joy of Hockey Day Minnesota, #mnwild OT’s, answer trade deadl...

Wild trade chatter

22 Jan 2026

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After a 2-1 road trip, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta preview the 4-game homestand, talk Kaprizov, their NHL Situation Room visit, other fun stuff...

Dog Days of Season

14 Jan 2026

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod live at Splitrocks, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the #mnwild’s choppy play of late, gush over Quinn Hu...

Arrive on time

05 Jan 2026

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The #mnwild have points in the first 5 games on this 7-game trip, and Russo and LaPanta talk about Quinn Hughes’ impact, plus 8 Olympians, Johansson...

Limes are Green

23 Dec 2025

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In a fun Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the powerhouse Avs, the #mnwild’s schedule, Hughes-Fabe...

Quinn, Quinn and more Quinn

16 Dec 2025

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The latest Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod in front of a record crowd of exhilarated #mnwild fans  at Tuttle’s with @russohockey and @anthon...

Fire alarms and travel woes

10 Dec 2025

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk #mnwild (and Russo) travel problems, the Wild's 2-2 road trip, another e...

November to remember

01 Dec 2025

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On the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta talk about the #mnwild 11-1-2 November during a fun podcast with plenty of stories and questions ...

Shutouts galore

25 Nov 2025

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the dynamic duo of Wallstedt and Gustavsson, the flip of the switch betwee...

Subwoofers and overtime

19 Nov 2025

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Live from Splitrocks, Russo can’t get over LaPanta not giving him credit for diagnosing a house issue, plus they fight over Buium in 3-on-3 and disc...

Confusing Baristas

12 Nov 2025

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the #mnwild’s poor overtimes, when to unleash Zeev Buium, the solid play...

A much-needed win

04 Nov 2025

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With the #mnwild reeling on this homestand, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the win over Vancouver, Spurgeon’s meeting, the lines when Z...

Panther's scooter issues

28 Oct 2025

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Live at Tuttle’s, @anthonylapanta and @russohockey debate the #mnwild’s rocky start and roster construction, the struggling vets, the struggling y...

Danila's big moment

21 Oct 2025

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On the latest Worst Seats @talknorthpod, @anthonylapanta and @russohockey talk about Yurov’s special MSG goal, gush over Lou Nanne and discuss the g...

Live from DFW

14 Oct 2025

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Under the Love Field flight path, Russo and LaPanta talk about #mnwild’s start, 2nd line, scorching power play, Kaprizov-Rossi-Boldy brilliance and ...

Wild season preview

07 Oct 2025

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With the #mnwild season on the horizon, Russo and LaPanta look ahead, talk Gus extension, Yurov/Ohgren, the other 97’s extension and give a TV tutor...

Told ya not to panic

30 Sep 2025

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In this bonus Worst Seats @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta wonder why the heck everybody was panicking before Kirill Kaprizov signed his record 8-year...

Russo boils over

30 Sep 2025

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In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, Haight, Yurov, Ohgren and the final 2 preseason games are amongst the topics, plus LaPanta makes Russo 🤯 ...

Big chance for Yurov

25 Sep 2025

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In the latest Worst Seats @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta talk about Danila Yurov’s chance Thursday night, plus Jiricek, Haight, Sturm, Ohgren and,...

What will Kirill say?

18 Sep 2025

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Thursday marks the first day of #mnwild training camp, and Russo and LaPanta discuss what they think and what they hope they’ll hear from Kirill Kap...

Kirill. Kirill and more Kirill

12 Sep 2025

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In the latest Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta break down where things go from here now that Kirill Kaprizov has so far turn...

Time to Panic

10 Sep 2025

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In this emergency pod, Russo discusses the breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov has turned down the most lucrative contract in NHL history. Next live sh...

Saved by the bell

29 Aug 2025

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta break down Russo’s Q&A with #mnwild coach John Hynes, talk Kirill Kaprizov contract situati...

Gus Bus open to talk

24 Aug 2025

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On the latest Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, we have interviews with Filip Gustavsson, who is open to talk extension with the #mnwild, @Fri...

Progress with Rossi?

21 Aug 2025

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Russo has believes Marco Rossi is close to signing a bridge deal, plus @jprutherford comes to Russo’s rescue in Milan from afar and @anthonylapanta ...

Jack Johnson (not the singer) addition

14 Aug 2025

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Live from Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta explain why the #mnwild signed Jack Johnson to a PTO, plus go in depth on, guess who, Rossi and Kaprizov.   fr...

Analytics lesson

29 Jul 2025

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In front of an audience at Tuttle’s, Russo and LaPanta take a ton of #mnwild questions, lament social media and discuss advance stats. Next live sho...

Dog Days of summer

23 Jul 2025

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Nothing is going on with #mnwild, but Russo and LaPanta still find ways to discuss Kaprizov, Rossi, Gustavsson and much more. Next live shows: July 28...

Hola from España

16 Jul 2025

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At the end of another Russo-LaPanta European excursion, they dissect the #mnwild schedule, discuss the quiet last few weeks, take questions and tell s...

Free Agency Recap

03 Jul 2025

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Russo and LaPanta look back at the Vladimir Tarasenko pickup, Nico Sturm signing, why no Brock Boeser and, guess what, Marco Rossi’s still here … ...

Big Week for the Wild

25 Jun 2025

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Days from draft weekend and a week from free agency, the #mnwild are on the clock. It’s decision time with Rossi, plus Russo and LaPanta talk other ...

Fresh off the golf course

20 Jun 2025

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After kicking butt in golf, LaPanta joins Russo to talk about the greatness of the Barkov and the #flapanthers, then talk about #mnwild plans heading ...

"I was wrong"

12 Jun 2025

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Russo and LaPanta discuss the first 3 games of the Stanley Cup Final, the latest on Marco Rossi, the re-signing of Marcus Johansson and, in a rarity, ...

Kaprizov on the PK?

02 Jun 2025

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Russo and LaPanta ask whether it's time to try Kirill on the PK, plus discuss Rossi's situation with the #mnwild, a possible Jo-Jo return and preview ...

Anthony Gets in 8K Steps

28 May 2025

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Only LaPanta can do a pod while walking, but Russo and LaPanta bang out a WSITH where they discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, Rossi and the #mnwild off...

Tornadoes and MRIs

16 May 2025

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In front of a packed house at Elsie’s, we learn LaPanta unknowingly golfed during a tornado warning and Russo’s back is wonky after a year of cove...

Wild Postmortem

09 May 2025

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Russo and LaPanta break down what they heard from Guerin, Hynes and the players at #mnwild end-of-year availabilities. Next live show: May 15 at 7 pm ...

End of Year Review

02 May 2025

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Another #mnwild season ends, and Russo and LaPanta dissect the Wild's series vs. Vegas, Nyquist's huge mistake, Rossi's usage, great series by Kaprizo...

Wild Even Series

24 Apr 2025

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Live from Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild 1st 2 games in Vegas and preview the home games, plus talk Kaprizov, Boldy, Rossi and B...

Fleury’s Storybook Ending

17 Apr 2025

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Russo and LaPanta talk about the amazing way the #mnwild made the playoffs, gush over Zuccarello/Eriksson Ek/Fleury, talk Buium and preview Wild-Knigh...

LaPanta Worked Up

08 Apr 2025

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Finally, LaPanta gets aggravated by X, plus Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild’s big win vs. Stars, Kaprizov’s return, Middleton’s injury and what w...

Live from New York

03 Apr 2025

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From NYC, Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild’s recent play, Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek’s near return, their chances in the playoffs and Ovi’s GR8 Chas...

1st Talk North Sports Report

28 Mar 2025

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The great Mark Rosen emcees a TalkNorth.com roundtable with Michael Russo, LaVelle E. Neal III, Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan at Parlay Kitchen &...

Kirill and Ekker Skating

27 Mar 2025

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With the #mnwild sinking in the standings, there was a welcome sight Thursday with Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek skating, plus Russo and LaPanta discuss t...

Back from GM’s Meeting

20 Mar 2025

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Russo and LaPanta talk about #mnwild’s win streak, Rossi’s injury and debate playoff matchups, plus Russo discusses NHL GM’s meeting in Florida....

OT Keepaway

13 Mar 2025

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Live from Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta discuss the #mnwild’s OT strategy vs. the Avs, defensive hockey, the Brazeau trade and this off season’s pl...

Emergency pod

07 Mar 2025

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Russo and LaPanta provide a bonus Worst Seats in the House @talknorth on the #mnwild after the trade deadline    from Aquarius Home Services Studio ...

Return of Gus Nyquist

04 Mar 2025

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From Seattle, Russo and LaPanta break down the return of Gus Nyquist, the demotion of Khusnutdinov, plus discuss the Guerin presser and news that Kapr...

Sunday Dinner

24 Feb 2025

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As Anthony peels garlic, Russo and LaPanta talk how Kaprizov’s injury could affect #mnwild trade deadline, break down Red Wings OT win, 4 Nations Fa...

Planet of the Apes

17 Feb 2025

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As Anthony gets surrounded by monkeys, Russo and LaPanta talk about how well #mnwild players have performed in the 4 Nations and discuss the exciting ...

Hartzy Sent Message

06 Feb 2025

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Russo and LaPanta talk Ryan Hartman’s suspension, the bind he put the #mnwild in and his future, plus top line drought and Hinostroza’s addition. ...

Ode to Flower

01 Feb 2025

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What a night for Marc-Andre Fleury during his final game in Montreal, plus Russi and LaPanta discuss Kirill Kaprizov's surgery and how the rising cap...

Kaprizov/Spurgeon Back

23 Jan 2025

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In front of a live audience at Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta discuss Kaprizov, fine showings by Jiricek and Ohgren, Rossi and answers lots of #mnwild q...

Chicken Wings

17 Jan 2025

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Russo and LaPanta discuss McDavid's chicken wing, another missed call, #mnwild's injury woes and Russo missing the pandemic. Next live show: Jan. 22 a...

Live from Tuttle’s

07 Jan 2025

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#mnwild have won 5 of 6 without Kaprizov, and Russo and LaPanta discussed why, plus Rossi, Buium and Hynes’ practical joke. Next live show: Jan. 22 ...

Wild can’t catch a break

02 Jan 2025

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Another game, another injury as Spurgeon hurt from a dirty play, plus cautiousness with Kaprizov, Lambos’ debut and the Stars’ rule-breaking. Next...

Happy Holidays

26 Dec 2024

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Russo and LaPanta devote part of their holiday hiatus to talking #mnwild on this fun pod, plus talk all things NHL.   Next live show: Jan. 6 at 7 pm ...

Penalty Kill Woes

18 Dec 2024

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In front of a packed house at Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s lousy PK, talk Kaprizov’s Hart Trophy season and hand out new...

Utah Impressions

12 Dec 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk about their first trip to Salt Lake City, first goals by Khusnutdinov and Trenin, #mnwild’s continued roll but PK woes Next ...

Dissecting Wild’s big trade

02 Dec 2024

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Russo and LaPanta take you through the #mnwild’s trade for David Jiricek, plus talk about Jonas Brodin’s injury and the Wild’s 4 Nations candida...

Kaprizov dodges bullet

25 Nov 2024

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Kirill Kaprizov avoid a serious knee injury, plus Russo and LaPanta talk Rossi, Boyd's memorable #mnwild debut and LaPanta's lack of consideration tow...

Russo’s Mental Break Over

18 Nov 2024

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LaPanta returns to WSITH to stress out Russo, plus they talk tough love for Rossi, #mnwild injury issues and answer ?’s. Next live show: Dec. 17th a...

Russo and a Cup of Joe

12 Nov 2024

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Russo teams with @wildjoeradio to discuss the #mnwild’s start, the job Hynes is doing and Joe’s career, plus @HudellaDTBL joins to discuss @United...

Live from Tuttle’s

05 Nov 2024

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In front of a packed house, Russo and LaPanta talk Spurgeon’s burst, Boldy’s latest OT winner & whether #mnwild’s start is sustainable. Next...

Flower’s special night

31 Oct 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s 5-1-1 road trip, talk about Kaprizov’s greatness and Fleury’s final start in Pittsburgh. Next live sh...

Goalie GOAL!!!

17 Oct 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down Filip Gustavsson’s goalie goal, the first 4 games of the #mnwild season, Spurgeon’s injury and Russo’s Uber ride fr...

Bold predictions

09 Oct 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk about Rossi as No. 1 center, Wallstedt and Ohgren making the #mnwild, Blackhawks woes and make their bold Wild and NHL predicti...

Live from Elsie's

03 Oct 2024

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In front of an audience, Russo and LaPanta break down training camp, tee up opening night and get into a tussle. In other words, it was a typical show...

Panther golfs with bigwigs

27 Sep 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk Kaprizov rumors, Lauko’s solid camp, #mnwild prospect showings so far plus autographs & Anthony’s golf outing     Nex...

Veilleux guest stars

20 Sep 2024

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In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, Russo and LaPanta break down the first day of #mnwild training camp and Stephane Veilleux discusses his reco...

Faber shines in Vegas

13 Sep 2024

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Coming off an exceptional rookie year, #mnwild defenseman Brock Faber impresses in Vegas, plus Russo and LaPanta talk Wild training camp and several o...

Vinny gets Panther going

04 Sep 2024

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@russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk TV, Laine not wanting to play for #mnwild, Draisaitl/Kaprizov contract comparisons, the Gaudreau tragedy & S...

Russo's mom admonished

30 Aug 2024

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Russo and LaPanta share funny stories highlighted by Mama Russo getting in trouble, talk #mnwild’s season, Trenin and send best to John Walton and J...

Panther hits the links

24 Aug 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild training camp, maybe 3 goalies on the roster, missing on Laine, Russo’s trip to Prague and Anthony’s golf marathon ...