Michael Russo

Michael Russo is a senior writer covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League for The Athletic. He has covered the NHL since 1995 (Florida Panthers) and the Wild since 2005, previously for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Minneapolis Star Tribune. Michael is a four-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL. Michael can be seen on Bally Sports North and the NHL Network; and heard on KFAN (100.3 FM) and podcasts

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/michael-russo/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Brad Marchand suffered an upper-body injury in Game 3 against the Florida Panthers.
  • Brad Marchand tried to instigate a fight with Aleksander Barkov during the opening faceoff of a game

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Controversial Hit on Barkov: Draisaitl Faces Potential Discipline in Stanley Cup Final

Controversial Hit on Barkov: Draisaitl Faces Potential Discipline in Stanley Cup Final

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 In the Stanley Cup Final, Leon Draisaitl's controversial hit on Aleksander Barkov left the Panthers center down and unable to continue. The incident resulted in a minor penalty for roughing against Draisaitl but no further disciplinary action at the time. Barkov's absence could significantly impact the Panthers as he has been crucial in shutting down McDavid and Draisaitl throughout the playoffs. Head of Player Safety George Parros may consider supplemental discipline for Draisaitl.
Florida Panthers Defeat New York Rangers to Reach Stanley Cup Final Once Again

Florida Panthers Defeat New York Rangers to Reach Stanley Cup Final Once Again

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 The Florida Panthers, led by captain Aleksander Barkov and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, defeated the New York Rangers in seven games to reach their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final. After a challenging playoff journey that included upsets against Boston and Carolina, the Panthers clinched the Eastern Conference championship with goals from Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin's reliance was not enough for New York, who finished first in the Metropolitan Division but were eliminated due to a dormant offense.
Brad Marchand's Upper Body Injury: Sam Bennett Hit Sparks Controversy in Bruins-Panthers Series

Brad Marchand's Upper Body Injury: Sam Bennett Hit Sparks Controversy in Bruins-Panthers Series

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand suffered an upper body injury during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers after colliding with Sam Bennett. Marchand, who entered the game as Boston's leading scorer in the playoffs, was unable to continue playing due to the collision. The Panthers took advantage of Marchand's absence and took a 2-1 lead in the series. Bennett had an assist and seven hits during Game 3 but is under investigation for a potential punch on Marchand before their collision. The NHL Department of Player Safety will review the play to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted.