Canadiens Linked to Promising Young Center in What Could Be Their Big Summer Splash
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As you know, it's rumor and speculation season for the Montreal Canadiens.
During this quieter period in Habs news, many journalists and hosts are taking the opportunity to suggest summer acquisitions for Kent Hughes.
However, among all the rumors I've seen in the past few days, one stands out as more serious than the others.
Is Marco Rossi Heading to the Montreal Canadiens?
In my opinion, this is the most credible rumor going around, for a few reasons:
1- Reliable sources have confirmed that Rossi is indeed available in Minnesota. (Including Bleacher Report)
2- Sources outside of Montreal have linked Rossi to the Canadiens, so it's not just coming from local reporters.
3- He's a young, fiery center who can absolutely be a solid second-line center in the NHL.
And the list goes on..
In short, the topic was discussed on BPM Sports airwaves in the past few hours.
"Marco Rossi.
Restricted free agent.
If you don't want to trade, you can pay for him (offer sheet).
That's a great idea!
Sure, I'd rather Rossi be 6-foot-4, but there are smaller players who play big, and there are 6-foot-4 guys who play small.
You know, Laine is big, but he doesn't play big.
Rossi is a workout beast, he's a machine, with an insane work ethic."
- Anthony Desaulniers and Gilbert Delorme
Restricted free agent.
If you don't want to trade, you can pay for him (offer sheet).
That's a great idea!
Sure, I'd rather Rossi be 6-foot-4, but there are smaller players who play big, and there are 6-foot-4 guys who play small.
You know, Laine is big, but he doesn't play big.
Rossi is a workout beast, he's a machine, with an insane work ethic."
- Anthony Desaulniers and Gilbert Delorme
It's definitely an intriguing possibility to keep in mind, and a major rumor making the rounds right now, whether through an offer sheet or a trade.
Marco Rossi could truly be a valuable pickup for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
Only 23 years old, he tallied 60 points in 82 games this season with the Minnesota Wild, including 24 goals, while posting a positive plus-minus of +3.
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MAI 23 | 2533 ANSWERS Canadiens Linked to Promising Young Center in What Could Be Their Big Summer Splash Would you trade the 16th and 17th overall picks for Marco Rossi? | ||
| Yes | 1053 | 41.6 % |
| No | 1480 | 58.4 % |
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