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This is Michael Russo's 17th year covering the National Hockey League. He's covered the Minnesota Wild for the Star Tribune since 2005 following 10 years of covering the Florida Panthers for the Sun-Sentinel. Michael uses "Russo's Rants" to feed a wide-ranging hockey-centric discussion with readers, and can be heard weekly on KFAN radio.

IT'S Alex Burmistrov's goal to take the next step in his development in Winnipeg, not St.

The out-of-work Wild forward had to rush home because he forgot his skates. Because he is not permitted to take advantage of team services like those of Wild equipment manager Tony DaCosta or team facilities like Xcel Energy Center during the NHL lockout, Parise took his skates home to sharpen over the weekend.

MADISON, Wis. Head coach Mike Eaves has named Gary Shuchuk and Bill Butters assistant coaches for the Wisconsin men's hockey program.