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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

NHL’s got a sense of humor

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

UPDATE: Rule be damned, Marc-Andre Fleury is wearing his Native American Heritage mask in warmups. I’m told it’s very unlikely he or the #mnwild will be fined, but he’s risking it His mask is up to $5,600 in the auction—vastly more than any other item

Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury upset over decision to bar custom Native American Heritage mask

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

#mnwild ’s Marc-Andre Fleury wearing his Native American Heritage mask in warmups

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

As part of Native American Heritage Night and to honor his wife, who is native, Marc-Andre Fleury had a custom-designed mask created by Cole Redhorse Taylor. Mask quotes his dad on back, has names of his kids. He’s bummed the NHL has informed him he can’t even wear in warmups

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Less than 24 hours after starting for the #blackhawks , here comes the #mnwild ’s new 🌸

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Guerin: “I don’t have shit to do. Cam Talbot’s under contract. George can say whatever the hell he wants. My team’s set right now, and that’s the way it goes. We can have all the discussions we want. Cam’s a member of our team. We really like Cam. All we’re trying to do is win”

Pierre LeBrun

@PierreVLeBrun

2 years

Cam Talbot's agent George Bazos met with Wild GM Bill Guerin during the third round here. ``We both stated our positions,'' Bazos said via text message. ``Billy has a lot to think about.'' 👀

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

BREAKING NEWS: #mnwild buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter: Sources

Wild buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter: Sources

The Parise-Suter era has come to an end in Minnesota.

www.nytimes.com

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

Dumba said Jonas Brodin and Alex Galchenyuk came to Rogers Place to support him yesterday. Dumba recited and practiced his speech on them. They realized how nervous he was. Galchenyuk told him if he could pull this off, nothing will stop him in the playoffs #mnwild

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Regarding reports that Kirill Kaprizov is wanted in Russia for allegedly buying a military ID in 2017 and has returned to the United States, a #mnwild source says he is not in the U.S. Obviously this is a complicated story and I'm working to see if there's merit.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Foligno

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@spittinchiclets

3 years

Foligno the nicest guy to ever fill your face in

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Ryan Hartman on Evander Kane and protecting Kirill Kaprizov: “It goes to show, we had five guys in there. They didn’t have one guy in there to help him. I don’t think any of their guys are going to defend him.” Hartman said if he’s fined for his gesture, it’ll be “well worth it”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

May 5, 2014, on an off day availability in the playoffs, #mnwild winger Dany Heatley walked into the locker room and said to the media, "It's Cinco de Mayo, what the f*ck are you guys doing here?" Still makes me laugh hard.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Complete class despite being treated with absolutely none

Tim and Friends

@timandfriends

1 year

Bruce Boudreau got emotional this morning when asked what it means for him to coach in the NHL #Canucks

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Fleury said he sat on the visitors bench Saturday night with Chicago, looked around Xcel Energy, saw the packed house and envisioned playing here. #mnwild

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Just amazing that NHL referees allow superstars to get viciously abused like this

SKOLTERGEIST

@TheDeputy615154

1 year

Uhh dirty ass play by Suter goes uncalled. I refuse to let any Stars fan try to claim officiating as a problem here. 3rd CLEAR penalty on Kaprizov alone that goes uncalled. #mnwild #MINvsDAL

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

@DalHockeyFans Kinda cute that the largest Dallas stars fan page on social media has 1400 followers. I can find that many in my couch cushion

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

According to sources, the #mnwild have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent Kevin Fiala to the #lakings for their 2022 first-round pick and University of Minnesota captain Brock Faber

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kaprizov's parents are at their first-ever NHL game seeing their boy live

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Zuccarello's first child was born this summer. He grabbed Kaprizov and said, "I’ve got a baby now. I’ve got two babies. I’ve got the older one now and a little girl. So, a different life for me – less sleep. So, actually, you’re going to have to backcheck a little this year."

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

@AnsonCarterLA I have great respect for you, but since this was a shot at me, @mnwild went 9-0-1 since that winter classic some nights w/o 8 and 9 guys, including the same 3 you mention. You watch them once a month. I’d trust the fans & reporter you’re laughing at who watch them regularly

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Big news from #mnwild practice, Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello are practicing this morning

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

SOURCES: #mnwild ’s Kirill Kaprizov leaves Russia early, will return to Minnesota Tuesday My STORY>>>

Wild's Kaprizov returns to U.S.: Sources

That refreshing breeze you’re feeling throughout the Twin Cities on this Monday afternoon may be the giant sigh of relief coming from Wild headquarters. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov is safe and...

www.nytimes.com

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Binnington melting down. Wow. What a joke this guy continues to be

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Kaprizov OT winner in his NHL debut!!!!!!

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

This afternoon, @AnsonCarterLA , somebody I do have great respect for, and I had a good, healthy conversation. We apologized to each other and are ready to move on. It’s time to tone down the rhetoric and put the focus back on the game in a respectful and inclusive manner (1/3)

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Foligno says both calls on him were “bullshit.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Kaprizov on whether he ever planned to play in the KHL: “no chance.” Guerin joked, “you shouldn’t answer that. You’re going to blow it for the next contract negotiation.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Zuccarello: “You can’t expect to win games when you let in 14 goals in 2 games. Sometimes we play defense like we’re a fucking junior team. It’s the whole team. We’ve got to sharpen up.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

The man of the hour

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

By the way, Dumba was the one who wrote the speech and memorized it. No teleprompter, which is pretty amazing when you think of the pressure of being on national tv surrounded by 40 hockey players

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

Parise said his twins' school did a local sports hero project. He said 90% of his kids' classmates put Zach Parise, "except my daughter. She wrote Kevin Fiala." #mnwild

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Deslauriers' wife and children saw him play his first home game tonight. In a real classy move, Bill Guerin and Dean Evason let Deslauriers stay in Montreal after Tuesday's game so he could fly with his family here yesterday. Deslauriers: "This organization is so good to people"

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

BREAKING: After six months of sometimes contentious contract talks, Kirill Kaprizov's deal is finally done: #mnwild ink Calder Trophy winner to five-year, $45 million deal STORY >>>

Kirill Kaprizov contract finally done: Wild ink star to five-year, $45 million deal

After months of bitter talks and numerous stalemates, Kirill Kaprizov got paid like a true superstar. Now he needs to deliver.

www.nytimes.com

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Asked Ovechkin where Kaprizov ranks in terms of babysitters: “No. 2. Sorokin’s No. 1.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Never seen a goalie beat himself up like Fleury. He’s slamming things, apologizing to teammates, cursing, saying 5 goals should be a win every time I can tell you, MAF has been dealing with a deep personal matter the last week and is leaving #mnwild tonight til Tuesday

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

1) A full arena was 1/4+ (at least) empty in 2 OT thriller. 2) Most kids/adults couldn’t stay up til 1 am to watch classic on TV (why games start at 8:50 in first place). 3) Writers shouldn’t have to leave arena at 4 am. 4) Same handful of teams/fans affected every year Total BS

Brandon Mileski

@BrandonMileski

1 year

Me so sleepy 😴

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

“I just miss my buddy.” Oh, man ❤️

Bally Sports Midwest

@BallySportsMW

6 months

Scott Perunovich on wearing a neck guard and the passing of his friend Adam Johnson: "It was tough on us all. ... Obviously want to be safe and show kids we're wearing them too. It's fine to wear them. I feel better with it and yeah, I just miss my buddy."

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

Classy text from former #mnwild coach Dean Evason: “I am so thankful to be have been given the opportunity to work with the Minnesota Wild organization, especially the amazing fan base for the last few years.” Can’t wait to see where he ends up next. Won’t be long.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

For 2nd year in a row, #mnwild blow 2-1 series' lead with 3 straight losses. Guess lesson learned was how to disappoint again. Have embarrassingly lost 14 of their last 19 playoff home games. 4th postseason they haven't advanced under Evason. Best players no-showed all series.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

#mnwild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a 2-year, $7 million deal ($3.5 AAV)

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Just was re-watching this goal and I'm struck by the shots of the crowd. Just an absolutely jam-packed arena pretty much for the entire 18 years I've covered the #mnwild . No Kirill Kaprizov, yet not an empty seat yesterday. Pretty special fanbase that deserves a long playoff run.

Bally Sports North

@BallySportsNOR

1 year

RYAN FREAKING HARTMAN!!!

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

‘I need help’: How friends saved the life of former NHL All-Star Mark Parrish Please READ this hard, yet hopeful story. Took a lot of courage for Parrish to tell #mnwild #flapanthers #isles #nhl

Friends give ex-NHL All-Star Mark Parrish life-saving assist

Friends intervened to get former NHL All-Star Mark Parrish into alcohol rehab, a harrowing journey that has only just begun.

theathletic.com

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

100 points in 92 career games for Kirill Kaprizov. Rousing applause had him blushing and entire bench laughing

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Hearing Dmitry Kulikov is changing his number and naturally giving Marc-Andre Fleury, a future Hall of Famer, No. 29. Believe Kulikov will wear 7 tonight.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

#mnwild have traded for Marc-Andre Fleury. It’s going to be a conditional pick. Waiting on specifics.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Kirill Kaprizov and new friend, Little Ovi

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

A credentialed media member campaigning for this type of vengeance is disgraceful and beyond unprofessional. And video reviews are done in concert with the NHL Situation Room in Toronto not Dept of Player Safety in NYC, fyi

Mac Engel

@MacEngelProf

1 year

Bryan Marchment is a 4-letter word for #Stars fans w/long memories, but in this situation he would know exactly what to do. His son is on the Stars. So is Tie Domi's kid. Matt Dumba must feel consequences to his hit on Joe Pavelski. #Stars #Wild

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Hartman: “I’m sick to my stomach. This city deserves better than what we gave them. We failed them.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Even watching #mnwild star Kirill Kaprizov do this is mesmerizing

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

2,029 days after being drafted, Kirill Kaprizov makes his NHL debut tonight for the #mnwild

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

This was called tripping

Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News

@HockeyDaily365

1 year

Marcus Foligno heads to the box for tripping Mason Marchment #mnwild | #TexasHockey

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

6 months

BREAKING: #mnwild have fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Bob Woods

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

No big deal, just Brock Faber skating alone on the United Center ice for a lengthy amount of time thanks to Filip Gustavsson moseying out there a little longer than typical for a rookie solo lap

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Still doesn't feel real that the #mnwild have a player like Kaprizov.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Middleton: "Trade deadline morning, when you wake up and get a phone call at 830, you're not sure the grass is always greener, how things are gonna work out. I’ve called my parents every 48 hours here saying this is some of the most fun I've ever had playing hockey."

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

2nd hat trick in 5 games for Matt Freaking Boldy. Unbelievable. 11 goals in 9 games

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Your latest reminder how good a person @Jason_Zucker16 is (With permission from Alex’s mom)

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

#mnwild ’s Ryan Hartman has been fined $4,250 for the 🖕heard around the State of Hockey and directed at the #oilers ’ Evander Kane. As he said last night, “well worth it”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Heartbroken for the Boesers but what a courageous life Duke led. He overcame immeasurable adversity, was a model father and a sweet, gentle soul who was SO, SO proud of Brock. I wish comfort for Laurie, Brock, Jessica, Paul, the entire Boeser family & all of Duke’s friends ❤️🙏😢

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Sources say Marc-Andre Fleury was asked about the #mnwild 2-3 days ago and agreed to waive if a deal could be worked out because he believes the Wild are a contender. Fleury had a "very, very short list."

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kaprizov's 108 points gives the #mnwild a top-5 scorer for the first time in franchise history

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Kirill the Thrill

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

You can juggle lines all you want, make BS moves like scratching Marco Rossi after 21 shifts, scramble your D pairs. Doesn't matter if you keep giving up the softest goals imaginable

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Match penalty for attempt to injure by Reaves a game after he attempted to injure Suter. He spent last series going after guys like Spurgeon and Zuccarello and hitting people from behind. Not an honest way for a tough guy to play

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

7 months

A fan just threw popcorn at Jamie Benn in the penalty box and now he's screaming at the fans. This is turning ugly

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Ridiculously good game by Tyson Jost, who has the second-most playoff games played by any #mnwild forward

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

What a joke

Giles Ferrell

@gilesferrell

3 years

Here's the review for goalie interference.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 months

Fleury’s junior coach, #CBJ ’s Pascal Vincent just told me when he made the glove save in overtime, “I was like, ‘OK, Flower. Just take it.’ He’s the best.” Honestly, what are the chances his 15-18-year-old Fleury in early 2000s would tie Roy in front of his Cape Breton coach?

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

8 months

Just a Hall of Famer and highest scoring American hockey player ever sitting all by his lonesome

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Ryan Hartman's first career OT GWG. 1-0 #mnwild in the series

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

#mnwlld have lost once in regulation in the last 21 games

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kaprizov receives an arena-shaking standing ovation from the fans and his #mnwild teammates for his 100th point

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

5 years

Fire alarm at #mnwild hotel at 2 am. Alarm blared for 30 mins, people evacuated for an hour Boudreau stayed in bed: “I wasn’t going to walk down 15 flights of stairs. I didn’t smell any smoke. I said, ‘I’m chancing it.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

On a personal note, it was an absolute pleasure covering Eric Staal the last 4 years on the #mnwild Just an absolute pro and stand-up guy. Fiery, competitive, LOVES the game. I’ve covered hundreds of NHLers. It was an honor getting to cover Staal Great player, person, dad

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

With the mask mandate in St. Paul now in effect, Xcel Energy Center does apply. Fans will need to mask up Saturday night and for the foreseeable future. Remember, treat the #mnwild ’s part-time employees with respect if they ask you to wear your mask. They’re following the rules!

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 months

There he is, Jesper Wallstedt, the future Great Wall of St. Paul

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

7 months

Quote machine Ryan Reaves on facing the #mnwild : “Sometimes when you’re better friends with them, you want to lay them out a little more. Unfortunately for them, I became pretty good friends with all of them.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Just chatted with former #mnwild vet Zach Parise and he confirms he agreed to terms with the #isles earlier this summer. GM Lou Lamoriello just has to register his contract with the NHL. He’s got his Isles breezers and is heading to NY for good later this month.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Hat trick for Kaprizov and there are no hats to be thrown onto the ice. Now we have the first playoff hat trick in franchise history!!!

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Thank goodness I stayed off Twitter today. My replies, what a cesspool of idiocy. Honest to God, imagine being an actual adult and punching your keyboard angrily screaming at total strangers about vaccines and COVID. What a sorry, sorry life these people lead.

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Michael Russo

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1 year

Goligoski bawling at his stall during interview. Beautiful moment. He says the last month has been the most “terrible” time of his career. Scratched 12 of 13 since his 1,000th

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

7 months

Foligno on Brock Faber’s first NHL goal: “I’m just surprised he could see without his glasses.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

The difference in the game is an interference penalty that is clearly not interference

Spittin' Chiclets

@spittinchiclets

1 year

2 minutes for hitting

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Sources say #mnwild are trading Kaapo Kahkonen in a different trade

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

3 years

Ryan Reaves should get a major here. He just cross-checked Ryan Suter head-first into the cage. Just a disgusting check

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Zuccarello: “the first two periods, I don't have words, like it's embarrassing. I think the first two periods, you have 40,000 people coming, freezing their asses off and we're playing like that?”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 month

As I said, Duhaime wasn’t winning this battle.

x - Colorado Avalanche

@Avalanche

1 month

This prank war received some extra flower power today… #GoAvsGo

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

"SUTER SUCKS" chants in Minnesota and he's booed right when he touches the puck as reaction to his cross-checks on Kaprizov all series

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Zuccarello on Kaprizov: “Well, it’s not like he’s dying, so his spirits are pretty good.” 😂

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

From the Flyers, statements from GM Daniel Briere and his son, Carson

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

There are some horrendous people on Twitter. The day I'm done with this career is the day I leave this platform. Not healthy being inundated with such hate, nastiness, negativity and idiocy daily

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kaprizov and Zuccarello have one special relationship on and off the ice. After every single practice or morning skate, they can be on the ice for up to an hour doing little contests together.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

This was obviously a long, stressful, emotional day and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the outpouring of support I always receive from all of you and the hockey world. It’s beyond humbling. I’m lucky to write for #mnwild fans. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. (2/3)

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kaprizov said he’s played hockey in minus-20 before, so he thinks he’s ready for the cold of the Winter Classic

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

1 year

Boldy on the longest shift ever scores a buzzer-beater breakaway goal for the winner, the first of his career

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Kirill Kaprizov dressing as and emulating Alex Ovechkin, scoring, does an Ovi celly and skates away from an interview. All in a night’s work

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Fiala: “if they’re contenders, so are we.”

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

4 years

In a fight to end racism, Matt Dumba, a founder in the Hockey Diversity Alliance, is giving a terrific speech before today’s Hawks-Oilers game on NBC. King Clancy nominee has nerves of steel.

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Michael Russo

@RussoHockey

2 years

Greenway says he’s upping Boldy’s rent

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