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://www.nytimes.com/athletic/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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  • Michael Russo has been covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League for The Athletic since 2019. He has previously worked for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest were found in Michael Russo's articles.

Contradictions

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  • No contradictions were found in Michael Russo's articles.

Deceptions

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  • No deceptive practices were found in Michael Russo's articles.

Recent Articles

Florida Panthers Defy Odds, Overcome 3-0 Deficit to Win Stanley Cup Against Edmonton Oilers

Florida Panthers Defy Odds, Overcome 3-0 Deficit to Win Stanley Cup Against Edmonton Oilers

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 The Florida Panthers defied expectations and history, overcoming a 3-0 series deficit to win the 2024 Stanley Cup against the Edmonton Oilers. Key player Kyle Okposo, who started his NHL career with the Islanders and was a healthy scratch in Game 6, scored a crucial goal in Game 7. The Panthers became only the third team to win after trailing 3-0, with Sergei Bobrovsky's impressive performance in net earning him the championship title.
Edmonton Oilers Defy Odds, Force Game 7 in Historic Stanley Cup Final Comeback: Key Takeaways

Edmonton Oilers Defy Odds, Force Game 7 in Historic Stanley Cup Final Comeback: Key Takeaways

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 The Edmonton Oilers defied odds and rallied from a 3-0 Stanley Cup Final deficit against the Florida Panthers, setting up a historic Game 7 on Monday. Fueled by star player Connor McDavid's impressive performances, the Oilers became only the third team in NHL history to win when facing elimination three times. Their resilience and strong defensive game forced a turnaround in the series.
Evan Rodrigues Scores Twice as Florida Panthers Take 2-0 Lead in Stanley Cup Final

Evan Rodrigues Scores Twice as Florida Panthers Take 2-0 Lead in Stanley Cup Final

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the third period, including on a power play, as the Florida Panthers took a 2-0 lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-1 win. Rodrigues became the first player in Panthers history to score multiple goals in a Stanley Cup Final game. The Panthers outshot the Oilers 23-19, with Sergei Bobrovsky making 18 saves.