Article: Can Marco Rossi Build On His Playoff Performance?

[mnfaninnc]

3 minutes ago, SkolWild73 said:

Longer term deals are gambles yes, but they are how a team gets value contracts, and those are huge when building a full roster.  
 

Rossi would have to regress a ton for his contract to not be tradeable too.  24-25 year old centers that put up 50-60 points are hard to come by.  I would take the gamble to save money in the future.

I think this is where we differ. I'm a very conservative person when it comes to risk. For me, that is much too risky. I'd rather be more sure and pay later than pay now with the possibility of having offload the contract or buy him out before 25. And, I think I've been very consistent with putting out conservative number estimates too. I felt the same way with Gustavsson and Boldy. 

[Will D. Ness]

2 hours ago, mnfaninnc said:

Wow, Will D. bringing a drop the mic moment! And this is the thing about a perceived small player, they cannot drop off. Yes, they do have a different standard they are measured to. Fair or not, they do, and when it comes to pay, they get the short end of the stick (pun intended). 

People have gotten so stat oriented that arguments and narratives become a little too regurgitated and oversimplified.  I think people have lost perspective of this whole situation, but hey it's the offseason.

The one thing about Rossi that I admire is his offseason work ethic.  You would think that it would transition to an ethic on the ice?  I think some wires are getting crossed there and hopefully it is just a lack of confidence.  Unfortunately, it could be something way worse, like his dickhead agent having his ear.

When I first heard Rossi was on the trading block, I instantly assumed it was some BG bullshit about his lack of size and grit, but now I'm thinking it is his agent undermining the situation.  

It's turning into a lose/lose for both Rossi and the Wild.