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

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Michael Russo and Anthony LaPanta talk Minnesota Wild and the rest of the NHL

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21 episodes
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Thursday · 45 min
Possible Line Combos
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.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Band’s Back Together
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), & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 21 · 1 hr 2 min
Crowd to the Rescue
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/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 16 · 48 min
2026-27 Schedule Reveal
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 LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 13 · 1 hr 8 min
Live from the Italian Riviera
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 State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 3 · 56 min
Wild Reshape Roster
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 you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS & Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 24 · 1 hr 12 min
Defining Wild Week Ahead?
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% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS & Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 17 · 1 hr 5 min
Russo's Back
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.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS & Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 8 · 58 min
The Larkin Pursuit
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 save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 2 · 44 min
Russo Tailgating?
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, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 19 · 48 min
Wild Offseason Primer
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, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 14 · 44 min
An Abrupt End
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/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 12 · 42 min
Game 4 No-Show
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.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 10 · 40 min
What a Crowd
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/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 8 · 1 hr 4 min
Game 3 Preview
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 save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 4 · 36 min
Wild Hit by Avalanche in Game 1
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/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 1 · 42 min
Second-Round Entrance
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 Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 29 · 30 min
It's Time!
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.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 26 · 36 min
Split Series
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 (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 23 · 35 min
Are They the Same or Different?
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 (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.