Worst Seats in the House w/ Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta - Minnesota Wild Podcast

In this edition of WSITH @talknorthpod, @anthonylapanta and @russohockey tell a bunch of road stories, discuss Dylan Larkin, the squandered lead and 22 scouts in Buffalo and no-trade clauses. Next live show: Oct. 14 at Elsie's at 7 pm OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), Great Clips (www.greatclips.com, & Bree...

Before even playing Game 1, the Wild were dealt a huge blow with a scary injury that has sidelined Brock Faber. Russo and LaPanta break down the injury and how the Wild will respond in this edition of WSITH @talknorthpod. Next live show: Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Elsie's. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.stat...

With this short training camp in its wrap-up stage, Russo and LaPanta talk about which players have impressed, forecast the opening-night roster and give a Quinn Hughes update. Next live show: Oct. 14 at Elsie's at 7 p.m. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y...

In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, Russo and LaPanta talk Wild training camp, exciting news for Anthony, answer loads of questions and of course discuss the latest with Quinn Hughes. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), & Great Clips (ww...

In this bonus Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, Quinn Hughes talked publicly in Las Vegas to a group of reporters about his contract negotiations with the Wild, and Russo dissects the quotes. Next live show with Russo and @anthonylapanta is Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle's. We'll be giving away a $250 gift card to @greatclips, so come on out! Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariush...

After LaPanta finally figured out how to work a computer, Russo and Anthony discuss the Wild’s TV confusion, do a roster projection and touch on Guerin’s Quinn Hughes comments and Kurtis Gabriel’s comments on the Wild. Next live show, Sept. 14 at 7 PM at Tuttle’s. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefa...

In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta discuss how Cale Makar's anticipated contract could affect Quinn Hughes' negotiations, the Connor Hellebuyck trade request, rage baiters and doom scrollers and Russo putting his foot in his mouth on X. Next live show: Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle's. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/),...

In front of a packed house at Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta go through The Athletic’s Wild survey and answer a bunch of terrific questions from the crowd, including some touchy-feely moments when Anthony's asked if he ever has a bad day. Next live show: Sep. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttles. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State F...

In the dog days of summer, Russo's jet-setting to concerts and poker tournaments and LaPanta's golfing and doing cabin life. The boys talk about that, Quinn Hughes and many Wild things on this edition of WSITH. Next live show: Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at Elsie's. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/a...

Six weeks from camp, LaPanta and Russo break down possible Wild lines, the Quinn Hughes situation and answers loads of X questions. Next live show: Aug. 18 at 7 pm at Elsie’s Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ ) OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ), Tony Hoaglund State Farm ( www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al ), & Great Clips (www.great...

Russo and LaPanta discuss the Wild’s recent TV announcement, their offseason adventures, the latest on Quinn Hughes and run through some #mnwild fan questions. Next live show: Aug. 18 at Elsie’s at 7 Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), & Fin...

During a dead time in the offseason and with little to talk about, a packed house at Elsie’s came to the rescue by delivering loads of Wild questions to @russohockey and @anthonylapanta during a blast of a Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ ) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/m...

Russo and LaPanta are back from Europe and break down the Wild's 2026-27 schedule, discuss how Steve Yzerman's exit affects the Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin and answer Twitter questions. Next live show: July 20, 7 p.m., Elsie's OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUC...

Back in their homeland of Italia, Russo and LaPanta tell stories from their latest European adventure, plus open the floor to their tour group of #mnwild fans for the most pertinent of questions (Hughes, Larkin, Kirill, Zuccy and so much more). Next live show: July 20 at 7 pm at Elsie’s. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund...

Three days into free agency, the Wild replace Mats Zuccarello, Vladimir Tarasenko, Marcus Johansson and Jake Middleton with Blake Coleman, Maxim Shabanov, Olli Maatta and kinda sorta Bobby Brink. Are they better? Russo and LaPanta discuss. Our next live show: July 20, 7 p.m. at Elsie's Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Find LUCY near...

Live at Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta give an update on the #mnwild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin, where things stand with Mats Zuccarello and answer lots of questions about the offseason ahead. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20%...

Finally back from the Cup Final, Russo and LaPanta break down the Canes' victory and lessons that can be learned, plus they talk about scoring wingers available if Zuccarello doesn't return and #mnwild's coaching search for Iowa. Next live show: June 23 at 7 p.m. at Splitrocks. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.c...

As LaPanta mourns the departure of Marcus Johansson, Russo and LaPanta discuss the Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin, the likely re-signing of Michael McCarron and this classic Stanley Cup Final. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or...

Russos in Raleigh tailgating with the locals and LaPanta is back from his European vacation after surviving driving stick shift. They talk Wild UFA’s, Judd Brackett’s departure and the Cup Finals. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores,...

In the latest WSITH, Russo and LaPanta discuss Guerin and Hynes' end-of-year presser, the pursuit of a No. 1 center, Gustavsson's hip surgery, extending Hughes and what free agents could be back. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores,...

After the most disappointing playoff loss in Wild history, Russo and LaPanta discuss what went wrong down the stretch, how the Wild blew a 3-0 lead in Colorado, the effect of not having Eriksson Ek and Brodin, Kaprizov's performance and how incredible Nathan MacKinnon is. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) G...

The Avs came to play in Game 4 and the Wild did not. On Game 5's literal "must-win," Hynes' pointed postgame comments, Boldy's tough series, the McCarron-Manson incident, the impact of the Eriksson Ek/Brodin injuries and Bednar's shrewd moves. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.co...

Russo and LaPanta wax poetic about what a crowd there was inside and outside of Game 3, plus an exciting #mnwild win, sensational performances by Kirill, Quinn, Fabes, Wally, the Folignos, Spurge and more and look ahead to Game 4. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Fin...

In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, LaPanta and Russo talk about the Avs’ 2-0 series lead, what the Wild need to fix in order to win Game 3 and take load of questions from the audience. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or sav...

The Wild didn’t appear ready for a mindset and style change going from Dallas to Colorado in Game 1, and Russo and LaPanta break down the atypically poor defensive performance, a tough night for Wallstedt and what to expect in Game 2 Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) &...