Michael Russo has covered the Minnesota Wild for the Minneapolis Star Tribune since 2005 following 10 years of covering the Florida Panthers for the Sun-Sentinel. Michael grew up watching the New York Islanders' dynasty. He can be read on www.startribune.com/wild and www.startribune.com/russo , and in the Hockey News. He also has his own radio show every Wednesday at 6 p.m. during the hockey season on KSTP (1500-am) in the Twin Cities.