Michael Russo
Reporter | Wild/Hockey
E-mail: mrusso@startribune.com
Michael Russo covers the Minnesota Wild and the NHL.
Recent content from Michael Russo
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Ex-Senators learn they will be reunited
Shane Hnidy has been so out of touch the past few days, he didn't even realize the Wild signed Martin Havlat on Wednesday.
Jul 4, 2009 -
Havlat already feeling at home
The Wild winger met the media and received a welcome assist on new accommodations.
Jul 4, 2009 -
Wild waiting on decision from Saku Koivu
The team is keeping the door open for the older brother of Mikko Koivu, but knows the veteran center has become a hot commodity.
Jul 3, 2009 -
Gaborik turns page on his Wild years
One day after his Wild career ended, Marian Gaborik turned the page and focused on his new team, the New York Rangers.
Jul 3, 2009 -
Wild signs Havlat for six years, $30M
The free agent is similar to Gaborik: a flashy but injury-prone scorer. The team also signed defenseman Greg Zanon.
Jul 2, 2009 -
Gaborik vanishes, signs with Rangers
The oft-injured winger, signed by the Rangers, was scintillating ... when he was on the ice.
Jul 2, 2009 -
Wild puts watchful eye on Koivu's big brother
The talented Finnish centers would welcome a chance to play on the same team, if free agency decisions work out.
Jul 1, 2009 -
Fletcher won't confirm Gaborik offer
The Wild general manager refused to say whether he had given Marian Gaborik an offer.
Jul 1, 2009 -
Time for Wild to make a splash
The Wild wasted little time in putting the word out that it has big dollars to shop for big free-agent talent.
Jun 28, 2009 -
Fletcher's first deal: Wild lands Brodziak
New GM picks up a versatile center from Edmonton who shares a little history with Todd Richards, the team's new coach.
Jun 28, 2009