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Michael Russo

Reporter | Wild, NHL

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Michael Russo has covered the NHL since 1995 and the Minnesota Wild for the Star Tribune since 2005.
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Rhythm of schedule to challenge NHL goalies

An effective two-man rotation could mean everything in the NHL's truncated season.

Updated: January 18, 2013, - 06:59 AM

High energy on both sides of the boards at Wild's team scrimmage

Xcel Energy Center was abuzz as fans took in an open scrimmage and scooped up tickets and discounted merchandise.

Updated: January 17, 2013, - 06:16 AM

Gilbert's injury leaves Kampfer, Dumba in Wild's picture

Gilbert's injury leaves Kampfer, Dumba in picture

Updated: January 16, 2013, - 11:48 PM

Wild's final forward spots still up for grabs

The Wild brass has said this week's abbreviated training camp is more about preparation than evaluation, but that doesn't mean tough decisions don't lie ahead.

Updated: January 15, 2013, - 09:10 PM

Wild's Falk, Prosser are blue-line greenhorns no more

Defensemen Justin Falk and Nate Prosser will get a chance to show they're ready to contribute.

Updated: January 15, 2013, - 06:43 AM

Bouchard impresses Yeo with scrimmage showing

Pierre-Marc Bouchard continues to leap over the hurdles needed to clear the finish line.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 11:10 PM

What's going on in the head of Wild's Konopka?

The mischievous Zenon Konopka, a newcomer to the Wild, has few idle moments.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 12:52 PM

With short camp, every minute will count for Wild

For a week, Mike Yeo stood atop the stands watching the 2013 edition of his team, yet the Wild coach wasn't permitted to stick a single toe onto the ice as lawyers in New York worked to officially end the lockout.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 12:08 PM