Michael Russo
NHL writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Wild and NHL league matters, providing reporting and insight from the recent GM meetings and trade-deadline context.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 34min
Vikings-Giants intel + The Athletic’s Michael Russo talks recent Wild hockey buzz: Ep. 136 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Michael Russo, a seasoned NHL reporter for The Athletic, shares insights on the Minnesota Wild's recent roster changes and the impact of the Quinn Hughes trade. He explains how Hughes enhances team stability and offensive play. Russo also reflects on his fast-paced reporting process while breaking trade news and discusses Bill Guerin’s bold management style. Additionally, Alec Lewis offers a breakdown of the Vikings-Giants game, highlighting the Giants' defensive struggles and the Vikings’ strategic game plan.
Mar 19, 2026 • 50min
Nikita Kucherov's Underappreciation + Auston Matthews in Minnesota?
Adam Oates, Hall of Famer and team president, offers veteran perspective on player safety, star protection, and how top players prep late in the season. Michael Russo, NHL writer for The Athletic, breaks down GM meeting debates, goalie interference, playoff format fairness, and whether Auston Matthews could realistically land in Minnesota. They also discuss Nikita Kucherov’s play and teams’ struggles to generate quality shots.
Nov 13, 2025 • 53min
Do the Wild have interest in Jordan Kyrou?
In this discussion, veteran hockey journalist Michael Russo shares insights on the Minnesota Wild's slow start and their potential interest in trading for Jordan Kyrou. He evaluates Shane Pinto's chances for Team USA at the Winter Olympics and highlights standout performances from the Canada–USA Women's Rivalry Series, notably Abbey Murphy and Caroline Harvey. Russo also addresses the Wild's roster struggles and compares young talents like Zeev Bouyem and Connor Bedard, shedding light on their development trajectories.
