Who plays the voice of Wild and North Stars?
Longtime Wild and North Stars play by play voice Bob Kurtz, who is flirting with retirement, talks about his long broadcasting career in Minnesota, Boston and beyond, his influences and favorite memories in the game. Kurtzy and Russo discuss the best and worst press boxes, the old days, longtime sidekick Tom Reid and so much more.
Who is Matt Cooke?
Former Wild, Canucks, Penguins and Caps forward Matt Cooke joins SFTS to discuss his new role as Chaska High's boys' hockey coach, and he and his family's decision to settle down in Minnesota. Cooke looks back on his somewhat controversial NHL career with Vancouver, Washington, Pittsburgh and Minnesota. Matt also offers his opinion on NHL Player Safety department and what a disciplinary hearing is really like. Cooke also addresses current players like Tom Wilson, Ryan Reaves and Nazem Kadri and what he thinks of their play on the ice. Plus, Matt dishes on Billy Guerin, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and the 2003 Wild-Canucks series from a Vancouver perspective.
How long is Michael Russo's free trial?
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Who is the director of the Minnesota Wild?
Minnesota Wild director of team operations Andrew Heydt returns to SFTS to tell the epic story of how Bill Guerin and Kirill Kaprizov got back to Minnesota after he signed, navigating team travel in the midst of a world pandemic like last week's audible after positive tests and a look back at last season's Wild outbreak. Plus, planning Duluth and the upcoming Winter Classic.
Who is Nick Bjugstad's doppelganger?
Wild center Nico Sturm joins SFTS to talk about that Matt Dumba slapper to his "jewels," his doppelganger , Nick Bjugstad, and being a pending free agent. The Wild's hard working defensive center talks about taking advantage of every opportunity that the Wild... Show more
Who bought out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter?
Wild GM Billy Guerin, the day after Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are bought out. The day after buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin returns to Straight From the Source to discuss the reasons for the buyouts, how the calls went with Zach and Ryan and why he has decided to stay off Twitter,... Show more.
Who is the Minnesota Wild player without a contract?
Plus Mike address the continued negotiations between Minnesota Wild and star player Kirill Kaprizov who remains without a contract for the new season.
