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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Wild's No. 1 fan holding steady despite slow start
Owner Craig Leipold was tormented by his team's early struggles but is fully behind his new GM, Chuck Fletcher, and coach, Todd Richards. Summary.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Michael Russo's short takes: Nov. 15
Nov 14, 2009 -
Leipold pursuing marquee events
Craig Leipold addressed a number of off-ice wishes, including the team's desire to secure a "Winter Classic" outdoor game, an NHL draft, a practice facility and the NHL's inquiry as to whether the Wild would be interested in opening a season in Europe.
Nov 14, 2009 -
Tired legs are Wild's undoing in D.C. defeat
The Wild hit the Capitals with an early goal and big burst of energy, but playing back-to-back games eventually took a toll.
Nov 13, 2009 -
Late lapses cost Wild point vs. Lightning
Cruising with a two-goal lead in the third, Minnesota made two crucial miscues, then lost in a shootout.
Nov 13, 2009 -
Veilleux adjusting to new team and role
It should come as no surprise that Stephane Veilleux is the Lightning's reining pingpong champion.
Nov 12, 2009 -
Outsiders see it: Wild shows positive signs
Coach Todd Richards' influence is starting to sink in, as is evident by the team's four victories in its past five games.
Nov 12, 2009 -
Backstrom is one 'W' from 100
Niklas Backstrom's not about milestones, so he had no clue his 100th NHL win was a "W" away. Still, even the Wild's all-business netminder got a little twinkle in his eye when told how close he was Sunday.
Nov 9, 2009 -
Sunday Insider: NHL stars 'dropping like flies'
An epidemic of injuries has struck some of the NHL's best players, which should be a worry to the league.
Nov 9, 2009 -
Stars' big mistake seals a victory for Wild
Losing a big lead wasn't a crusher for the Wild, which got a gift of a winner.
Nov 8, 2009
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