Michael Russo

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Michael Russo covers the Minnesota Wild and the NHL.


Recent content from Michael Russo

Wild drops to 10th; Yeo angered

Dany Heatley scored 13 seconds into the game, but after that, even with the return of Mikko Koivu, the skilled Canucks took over at Xcel.

Updated: February 10, 2012, - 12:54 AM

Stoner injury may keep Lundin here

Defenseman Clayton Stoner was placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a leg injury, which might mean more ice time for little-used Mike Lundin.

Updated: February 09, 2012, - 11:18 PM

Last-place Blue Jackets stop Wild

Coach Mike Yeo: 'There was too much complacency in our game.'

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 07:26 AM

Goalie coach seeking solution to Backstrom's shootout woes

Bob Mason, Niklas Backstrom's goalie coach since 2006, is at a loss as to why the Wild goaltender can be so poised in games, yet when it comes to shootouts, he's like a fish out of water.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 08:31 PM

Heatley's line running on all cylinders

For five games now, it seems every single time the Dany Heatley-Kyle Brodziak-Nick Johnson line hops the boards, the puck enters the offensive zone, the opponent is hemmed in for long stretches and the trio generates oodles of scoring chances.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 06:39 AM

Wild falls in shootout after rally to force OT

Kyle Brodziak scored in the third to gain a point for the Wild, but its players felt they deserved more.

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 10:09 AM

Michael Russo's short takes: Feb. 5

Trade rumors With the trade deadline three weeks away, rumors are running rampant. Take Tuomo Ruutu, the Carolina forward and...

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 01:58 AM

Coaches put Zidlicky on ice, and on notice

Marek Zidlicky was unchained and released from the coach's doghouse in Dallas.

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 01:47 AM

Michael Russo's Sunday Insider: Straight talk on Parise

A Wild trade for the Devils star seems unlikely. But the team could still make a run at him if he becomes a free agent.

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 01:40 AM

Wild makes move in push to help its lagging offense

Minnesota gave up Casey Wellman for Rangers veteran forward Erik Christensen.

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 09:01 AM

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