Article: The Wild Should Target David Reinbacher In A Rossi Trade

[Kalisha Turnipseed]

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[0 Stanley Cups]

I like the way Rossi plays, even though he's undersized for BG.  Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like he'll be around much longer.  But you can't move Rossi without getting some center depth in return.  EE will probably be dealing with injuries often the way he plays the game.  Hartsy and Gaudreau (not a fan) are serviceable depth centers at 30+ yrs old.  If we land Brock Nelson, he'll be 34, so how much tread is left on those tires.  Yurov could take a couple years to even get to Rossi's current level.  The Wild have needed help at center for 15-20 years, and that should be priority number one for BG this offseason even if you have to package Rossi with other high draft picks.  Maybe we could trade for McTavish (ANA), Mercer (NJD), Wright (SEA) or Danielson (DET minors), they're still young enough where it shouldn't cost too much, but still have some experience.  BG has made some decent moves that have been low risk, but he needs to finally take a big swing for a center. 

[Imyourhuckleberry]

No, if the Wild trade Rossi, it will be a for an established goal scoring forward, not a minor league defenseman.

[Citizen Strife]

So the speculative "trade this guy for THAT guy" spree begins.

And yes, the team is going to go for offense more than anything else.  They don't need defensemen.

[Citizen Strife]

That said, it's probably better than THIS offer.

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/05/04/utah-hockey-club-matias-maccelli-marco-rossi-andre-tourigny/

Maccelli and other stuff for Rossi.  No thanks to either.

Edited 4 hours ago by Citizen Strife

[MNCountryLife]

I didn't see Spurgeon get exposed by Vegas.   IMO: He was perhaps our best defenseman.  I wouldn't say any of our other defenders did any better than Spurge in front of our own net.  Our D core for next season should be set.  Spurge, Mids, Brodin, Faber, Buium and Jiricek with Bogo at #7.   

[Patrick]

This is a classic example of why I'm convinced this author is in fact AI.  The one position where the Wild have ABSOLUTLY ZERO need is defense.  

Trade your position of greatest need to your position of least need. 🤡🤦‍♂️