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

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/) &...

The first-round exit narrative is over and done with, and Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s terrific first-round win over Dallas, look ahead to the Wild-Avs showdown, talk other series’ and LaPanta shares thoughts on the end of Fan Duel Sports North. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX M...

For the first time since 2015, the Wild have put themselves in position to close out a first-round series on home ice, and after another solid Game 5 performance, Minnesota is oozing with confidence. Russo and LaPanta break down Game 5 and forecast what could be a special Game 6. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushom...

In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta discuss Boldy's Game 4 OT heroics, Wallstedt's steadiness, the lineup if Zuccarello returns for Game 5, Heiskanen's defensive prowess, Dallas' historically good power play and Benn's Oscar worthiness. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (w...

Despite giving up 18 shots at even-strength in 4 1/2 minutes, the Wild and their special teams once again flopped on the PP and PK against Dallas. Russo and LaPanta discuss Kaprizov, a lack of discipline and the all-world Miro Heiskanen. A Game 3 double OT heartbreaker leads to a must-win Game 4. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services...

In a bonus WSITH, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta break down a Game 2 loss, talk Game 3 potential lineups, Dallas’ physicality and much more from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at http...

In a special Worst Seats in the house @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta break down a 6-1 blowout of the Stars in Game 1, Wallstedt’s performance, Hughes-Faber masterclass, tremendous Eriksson Ek, Kirill, Boldy efforts and what they expect in Game 2 from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) On...

In front of a packed house at Splitrocks, goaltending takes up the majority of the conversation between @anthonylapanta and @russohockey, plus #mnwild lineup chatter, keys to the series and … upgrade list distractions during this WSITH @talknorthpod. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com)   Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com...

During a live show at Tuttle’s, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the hot streaks by Kaprizov and Boldy, the #mnwild’s plans for the final week with home ice advantage suddenly a possibility in the first round and the potential playoff lineup.   from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com)   Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   OnX Maps...

During this special Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the tragic loss of friend and colleague Jessi Pierce and their three kids and then turn to her beloved #mnwild, potential playoff lineup and Jared Spurgeon’s 1,000 games.   Next live show is April 6 at Tuttle’s at 7 pm   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Support...

Fireworks erupt when Russo and LaPanta discuss the playoff format, plus the boys discuss Johansson, #mnwild playoff line combinations and Bob Motzko’s departure.   Next live show is April 6 at Tuttle’s   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Royal Credit Union ( www....

Live from Elsie’s, the boys talk #mnwild deadline, what Guerin meant with his Bobby Brink comment, the playoff format and OT penalty rules and Russo’s new, heavily-used LaPanta stress relief puck.   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Royal Credit Union ( www.rcu.o...

In this bonus WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild’s active trade deadline, the additions, subtractions, and much more. Next live pod is Monday at 7 at Elsie’s   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Royal Credit Union ( www.rcu.org ) See Pri...

In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo is fresh off the plane from NYC, where he watched Quinn on The Tonight Show. Plus, Russo and LaPanta talk trade deadline and depth scoring.   Next live show: March 9, 7 p.m., Elsie's   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Roy...

In the latest WSITH, Russo and LaPanta discuss the gold medals won by the USA’s women’s and men’s hockey teams, the aftermath and resumption of the #mnwild season.   from Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   OnX Maps ( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Royal Credit Union ( www.rcu.org ) See Privacy Policy at https:...