NHL Insider Confident No One Will Offer Sheet Marco Rossi

55 minutes ago, mnfaninnc said:

We've got Midsy, Bogo, and Jiri that qualify. However, 1 of those guys are likely sitting in the playoffs.

Faber is decent size, probably coming in around 210 next season. Buium knows he's got to add the strength/weight and that was his goal for this offseason. Looking at his brother from draft day, I have no doubt he can bulk up. 15 lbs., though, might take 2 offseasons.

Brodin, I believe is undersized for his height and the league has caught up to his straight line speed. With the surgery knocking him out for LB strength weight (but not rehabbing), I'd like to see him blow off steam by concentrating on the Upper body. When that wing come screaming around the corner, knocking him off balance will be more effective with a little more upper body strength.

And then we have Spurgy. When we do eventually replace Spurgy, it should be with height + weight. This will need to be traded for. Down on the farm, I believe Lambos will come in somewhere in the 210 neighborhood and Spacek around 200. 

We're getting bigger, and some of the forwards are getting smaller. Will we be alright? Like you are probably thinking, I think we need 1 more. My thought is that Spurgy has run his course and Detroit is a perfect home for him. Danielson would be the compensation. Spurgy knows how to get to the playoffs and is a great 2nd pairing RHS defender that will help the Red Wings. They've got the cash and have guys almost there but not quite ready yet. They need a guy like Spurgy. This is a win-win trade.

Then, with the cap room, we go find the 6-6 230 defender to replace him. Bahl would have been a really good candidate, but Samuelsson is probably my choice. My understanding is they may want to part with Samuelsson instead of Byram. 

I think it was Dean who suggested we go after Terry, Rust, and Rakell. I think that's a bad allocation of resources and those guys aren't what we need. Save the money, give the kids time, assess and see where we need the help, don't be afraid to find new homes for some vets who are struggling. I really think there's a deal to be had with Anaheim including Rossi and McTavish. That could be a win-win and I'm not a little bit scared of McTavish's defensive numbers. Defense is typically the last thing a forward learns. 

Yes Spurg has to be replaced and Bridins time is coming soon as well in lambos and Zeev can step up.  
 

I am not a fan of mctavish.  Have seen him in person about 10 games and he doesn’t have the burst speed.  Basically same speed as Rossi (not fast) and doesn’t play physical either.  I am a fan of Rakell.  Have seen him enough to know he has it.  If we can do something with Detroit for Spurgeon to get Danielson and something with Pitt to get Rakell I am ok with that.  Staying away from Terry and Rust. Spurg has to go if this team is serious 

Also Faber cannot clear the front of the net and either can Zeev.  I still would trade Faber for a true 1C if opportunity presented itself. 

14 hours ago, NoJoSux said:

have always wondered why he doesn't play the wing if MN

Because he’s a recent 9th overall pick drafted as a center.  Moving him to wing would be an admission of failure.  He’ll play wing on his next team I’d bet

12 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

Also Faber cannot clear the front of the net and either can Zeev.  I still would trade Faber for a true 1C if opportunity presented itself. 

It’s a little premature to say whether or not Zeev will be able to do something. 

Attended the World Junior Summer Series game US vs CAN.  Spot shadowed Ryder Ritchie for Team Canada.  He was on the first line with Michael Misa (2nd overall).  Liked alot of what I saw from Ritchie.  Good size, handles, playmaking ability and most importantly motor.  Looks like he may have that dog in him to eventually become a solid NHL'r.  Going to keep an eye on him.

To recap Pewter's prognostications from SWE v FIN: Steal of the Draft Kivaharju will not make the NHL.  Why P-Dog?  Way to small (he'd look small in an Edina HS vs Wayzata HS game), and not nearly dynamic enough offensively to offset the size deficiency.  RE: Seb. Soini (2024 5th rd), don't hold your breath on this kid either.  Good size but saw him hang his head a couple times during the game.  Got no dog in him.

13 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

Also Faber cannot clear the front of the net and either can Zeev.  I still would trade Faber for a true 1C if opportunity presented itself. 

But they might be quick to pounce on rebounds and not allow 2nd chances and to disrupt extended o-zone time by the opposition .  Its not always about the physical game .

8 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said:

Attended the World Junior Summer Series game US vs CAN.  Spot shadowed Ryder Ritchie for Team Canada.  He was on the first line with Michael Misa (2nd overall).  Liked alot of what I saw from Ritchie.  Good size, handles, playmaking ability and most importantly motor.  Looks like he may have that dog in him to eventually become a solid NHL'r.  Going to keep an eye on him.

To recap Pewter's prognostications from SWE v FIN: Steal of the Draft Kivaharju will not make the NHL.  Why P-Dog?  Way to small (he'd look small in an Edina HS vs Wayzata HS game), and not nearly dynamic enough offensively to offset the size deficiency.  RE: Seb. Soini (2024 5th rd), don't hold your breath on this kid either.  Good size but saw him hang his head a couple times during the game.  Got no dog in him.

Haha, Classic Lakers catching a punitive statement bout being puny from P-prophet. 

Little Trojans, Hornets, and Minnehaha munchkins will be crying themselves to sleep tonight on their tiny pillows. 

Here is a link to the full interview with Rossi from overseas.  He says he is 89 kilos, which is 196 pounds.

https://www.laola1.at/de/red/wintersport/eishockey/nhl/marco-rossi---ich-wusste-nicht--ob-ich-ihnen-vertrauen-kann-/

2 hours ago, SkolWild73 said:

Here is a link to the full interview with Rossi from overseas.  He says he is 89 kilos, which is 196 pounds.

https://www.laola1.at/de/red/wintersport/eishockey/nhl/marco-rossi---ich-wusste-nicht--ob-ich-ihnen-vertrauen-kann-/

If that is muscle he certainly has done what he needed to do.