All These Marco Rossi Rumors
Michael Russo of The Athletic: Sure, the Marco Rossi rumors will solely hold intensifying from right here on out. Bill Guerin is aware of this given what has leaked out in Philadelphia and different areas. Anyway, the one factor is obvious is that an deadlock is current. Neither aspect is shut to creating a deal right now.
Remember, something can occur between now and July 1st. Rossi is sad as he performed 11:08 a recreation within the playoffs. That’s not precisely encouraging. The 23-year-old put up 60 factors final season in what was a complete breakout. Folks neglect that Rossi was nearly a 20-20 participant in his rookie marketing campaign. There’s a trajectory. Mix that with the rising wage cap and an early deadlock nearly felt inevitable.
Minnesota likes $5 million over 5 years and possibly a hair extra with a bridge deal. Rossi believes he’s price extra. Wage arbitration shouldn’t be an possibility both. There are the Matt Boldy comparisons too. Boldy agreed to a seven-year extension two seasons in the past at $7 million AAV. Now, what occurs subsequent?
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Michael Russo of The Athletic: Naturally, if a deal can’t be reached. Might Invoice Guerin discover a deal that he likes? That reply might be a sure. It does appear after what occurred within the playoffs, Rossi and his agent really feel like pay me or commerce me at this level. Actuality dictates that the latter very properly may very well be on the docket.
Choices shall be on the market if a transfer is made. Brock Nelson is out (staying with Colorado). Nevertheless, Sam Bennett, John Tavares, Claude Giroux, and a number of other different veterans are anticipated to be on the free company market. Ian Pulver (Rossi’s agent) floated the concept of buying supply sheets. There’s a cause why Rossi is at or close to the highest of most commerce boards.
Does that imply Invoice Guerin is beneath strain right here? Completely! Minnesota has had so few facilities pan out. Assume again to Mikko Koivu, Joel Eriksson Ek, and now Rossi. That’s an awfully quick listing for 25 years of existence. Vancouver, Philadelphia, and Buffalo most likely have made provides or talked already. After that, Utah and Calgary are intriguing however Winnipeg may make some sense the longer this goes.
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