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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Episode 381: The Thrill of Kirill