Apologies for getting this up just now. I was stuck at the X all afternoon, and where I had set up shop I had a very weak wireless signal. I couldn’t even get internet pages to load, let alone have anything cycle properly. All of a sudden I had a ton of work pile up and, well, here I am. I should have just gone right up to the pressbox. But I was afraid I would miss something downstairs.

However - as sports-types like to say: No excuses.

Anyway, the Wild today didn’t have too taxing of a practice. Mikko Koivu and Stephane Veilleux did not even take the ice, and another handful were only out there for 20 minutes or so.

A TV crew showed up and had a bunch of questions for Clutterbuck following last night’s two-goal effort. He was getting some gentle ribbing from teammates about all the attention. By the way, if you ever see Erik Reitz out and about, ask him to do his sportscaster impression. It’s quite good.

Speaking of Clutterbuck, he and I now have two things in common: I, too, have two career goals. Of course, mine came at the Bantam level

I stuck around at the X all day because I was waiting to talk with Stars’ personnel about Mark Parrish after their practice - which was late. By all accounts, the Bloomington native is fitting in nicely. He’s been playing on a line with Mike Modano, who had some kind words.

Also, I found out that Parrish and fellow Stars forward Toby Petersen go way back. Like, to squirt-level hockey. They also both played at Bloomington Jefferson. The Stars/Wild connections seem to never end.

Again - sorry this is so late. Stars and Wild tomorrow night at the X. Russo’s back on beginning with tomorrow’s morning skates.

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