Michael Russo joins the show to help deep dive Kirill Kaprizov's immediate impact, why the wait appears to have been worth it, and how he's helping the Minnesota Wild change the public perception of their franchise. Topics include:

Why Kirill Kaprizov has captured everyone's attention

Why the Wild desperately needed a talent like him

What he does well, why he can succeed in the NHL

What we can learn from his first couple games

Wild trying to change public perception of them

Goals for this season and questions to answer

Kevin Fiala following up on his breakout

Future contracts for Kaprizov and Fiala

Lineup construction and team building theory

Playing styles and helping stars shine


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