For a long time it looked like the chapter Marco Rossi and the Minnesota Wild remained a tense. But now a surprising turnaround is emerging: According to a report by Michael Russo (“The Athletic”), the negotiations between the two parties have recently made “significant progress”.
Standstill and speculation
The fronts had hardened since the beginning of June. The game is said to have made Rossi a five-year offer of over $ 25 million during the season, but was rejected. Instead, Rossi and his Agent Ian Pulver favor a shorter bridge solution – a suggestion, which in turn rejected the game. Powder made it clear at the time: “There are clearly different opinions about Marco’s value.”
The hanging game caused rumors: Media reports brought the Vancouver Canucks into play, which were supposedly ready to hand over their 15th pick in the draft for Rossi. General Manager Bill Guerin made it clear that he did not want to get rid of the Austrian actively, but left the door open for possible offers.
Performance as an argument
Rossi himself delivered sporty in the past season. With 24 goals and a total of 60 points in 82 games, the 23-year-old was one of the most striking offensive players on the game. However, his ice age in the playoffs was significantly reduced – from over 18 minutes per game in the regular season to almost 11 minutes. This should also have been an issue in the contract talks: What role is Rossi intended in the future?
On the way to the agreement?
But now both sides seem to approach each other. There is talk of a timely agreement, which would be the speculation around a trade for the time being. Rossi would be an important puzzle part for the game that still build on their young axis around Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy.
The Center, born in Vorarlberg, stands before his first major NHL deal after three years of Entry Level Treaty (CAP HIT: $ 863,333). If there is actually an extension, the game could finally gain clarity in a key position. And Rossi the chance to permanently establish itself as a top 6 center.
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