Article: Marco Rossi's Contract Won't Silence the Trade Whispers

[Chris Schad]

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[Citizen Strife]

Guerin's moves suggest that if someone of high enough value comes on the market, the Wild can make offers.  If Rossi has to be part of that package, it depends on the stature of said player and whether or not it is a no-brainer move.

In the meantime, Rossi and others can develop and maybe be those immovable impact players themselves.  Having options has been a foreign concept for Wild GMs.

[LoganPk63]

Great signing… now it’s time to talk about something else. Don’t you all think?

[mnhockeyfan03]

I still think a Rossi trade is coming sometime this season and think it might be with PITT, BUF, DET or NYI as part of a bigger trade.  I could see Rossi, Zeev or Faber, a first and something going to PITT for Rakell and Crosby if Crosby wants to move or it would just be Rakell.  I think this trade deadline will be very big and we could see big shakeups with Rossi, spurgeon, Brodin all parts of deals.  Watch out for Barzal and Lee from the islanders.  I am guessing with this new contract Billy’s phone will be active with teams looking to improve.  In Billy’s press conference he said yes Rossi he sees as a top 6 forward but if or anyone doesn’t perform we have to look at adjusting or making other changes.  I still think a much bigger move is coming sometime this year not just with Rossi but a few other guys.  Abd please Billy don’t handcuff this team paying Kap over $13mm.  If he wants more let’s trade him. 

[Paup]

Great move for the Wild.....and lots of options in the future with Rossi, depending on his play and stats. 

To me, Rossi is a 3rd line center in the Western Conference, especially in the Central.  But can definitely play 2nd line minutes when needed in the regular season.  Come playoffs, definitely only a 3rd line C.

But I believe Rossi is a 2nd line C in the Eastern Conference, in either the regular season or playoffs. 

In my opinion, an Eastern Conference team will make a move for him at some point this year.

All just my opinion of course🤘

*And I like Rossi's game, he just needs to be more physical.  So, needs to get a nutritionist and a strength coach💪

[Citizen Strife]

2 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

I still think a Rossi trade is coming sometime this season and think it might be with PITT, BUF, DET or NYI as part of a bigger trade.  I could see Rossi, Zeev or Faber, a first and something going to PITT for Rakell and Crosby if Crosby wants to move or it would just be Rakell.  I think this trade deadline will be very big and we could see big shakeups with Rossi, spurgeon, Brodin all parts of deals.  Watch out for Barzal and Lee from the islanders.  I am guessing with this new contract Billy’s phone will be active with teams looking to improve.  In Billy’s press conference he said yes Rossi he sees as a top 6 forward but if or anyone doesn’t perform we have to look at adjusting or making other changes.  I still think a much bigger move is coming sometime this year not just with Rossi but a few other guys.  Abd please Billy don’t handcuff this team paying Kap over $13mm.  If he wants more let’s trade him. 

None of that for Crosby, unless you can magically de-age him 10 years.

You want to even trade Kap now?  Sheesh.

[Burnt Toast]

2 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

$13mm

That would beat Rossi’s signing for team friendly. I’ve heard as high as $18M AAV. I’m thinking closer to $15. Unless the Wild want to reset their “window” they’ll need to Stop Drop and Roll out the cash. 

[mnhockeyfan03]

56 minutes ago, Citizen Strife said:

None of that for Crosby, unless you can magically de-age him 10 years.

You want to even trade Kap now?  Sheesh.

If Kap wants more than $13mm he has to understand he is only hurting the team and we won’t win the cup if he is making 15-16. Find commercials for him to fill in the rest. So yes if he wants more than $13mm I see what I can get for him. 

[mnhockeyfan03]

52 minutes ago, Burnt Toast said:

That would beat Rossi’s signing for team friendly. I’ve heard as high as $18M AAV. I’m thinking closer to $15. Unless the Wild want to reset their “window” they’ll need to Stop Drop and Roll out the cash. 

No player besides mcdavid and McKinnon are worth that.  Sorry but Kap cannot control and take over the game like they can.  Kaps comp is rantanen who just signed for $12mm in Texas so in MN taxes it’s $13mm

[Citizen Strife]

You're forgetting the important thing here: Kap is the unequivocal best player the Wild have ever had.  If he (or more likely his agent) says it takes $14m, $15m, $16m, the Wild kinda have to.de 

Minnesota can't buy free agent or trade luck.  It happened once in 25 years with two players a tier below his talent level.  Yes, you can say "Well Kap hasn't won shit either.". But if Kap won't stay for any price, you want to take your chances convincing any other Top 10 talent to show up instead?

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[mnhockeyfan03]

1 minute ago, Citizen Strife said:

You're forgetting the important thing here: Kap is the unequivocal best player the Wild have ever had.  If he (or more likely his agent) says it takes $14m, $15m, $16m, the Wild kinda have to.de 

Minnesota can't buy free agent or trade luck.  It happened once in 25 years.  Yes, you can say "Well Kap hasn't won shit either.". But if Kap won't stay for any price, you want to take your chances convincing any other Top 10 talent to show up instead?

Understand but he is still hurt a lot and only getting older.  I will take 2 really good players at $7-8mm each than 1 player in Kap at 14-15.  It’s a team.  I say do 3-4yrs at $13mm or trade him to the highest bidder who he wants to go to.  If we pay 14-16mm this team is screwed.  In my opinion no player should be making over $10mm in this league to build out a deeeep team.  

[Dango]

Kaprizov is the kind of guy that will fight through injuries as if they're minor annoyances.