Kent Hughes May Have Finally Targeted His First Forward on the Trade Market This Offseason
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Since the elimination of the Montreal Canadiens, numerous forwards have been linked by various media outlets to Kent Hughes and the Habs.
That said, which player-or players-is the organization truly interested in to eventually pair with Ivan Demidov?
According to certain sources, the first name that has now been more seriously targeted by the Canadiens on the trade market is the talented Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi.
I've already mentioned him before, but among all the rumors currently swirling, I consider this one the most serious and most likely.
All signs point to Marco Rossi actually leaving the Minnesota Wild, and the Montreal Canadiens will have their chance
Here's an interesting new development on that front.
"1 - There is a dispute over a contract extension.
Rossi turned down a 5-year, $5M per season offer; he wants $7M (his agent is comparing it to Coronato's contract).
2 - Rossi was reportedly upset about being used on the 4th line in the playoffs (rightfully so)"
- Podcast La Relève
Rossi turned down a 5-year, $5M per season offer; he wants $7M (his agent is comparing it to Coronato's contract).
2 - Rossi was reportedly upset about being used on the 4th line in the playoffs (rightfully so)"
- Podcast La Relève
The topic was even discussed on BPM Sports in recent days.
As Elliotte Friedman mentioned on his 32 Thoughts podcast, targeting Marco Rossi makes complete sense for the Montreal Canadiens.
The only drawback some may note, if you rush to look up his profile, is his size.
However, despite standing just 5-foot-9 and weighing slightly under 200 pounds, he plays big, he plays physical, and he's an absolute training beast.
Rossi, who posted 60 points in 82 games this season with the Minnesota Wild and is 23 years old, could he be the solution for the Canadiens' second-line center role?
Many believe so, and Kent Hughes will definitely be doing his homework on this one.
This could happen via trade-or possibly via an offer sheet.
It's worth noting that the connection between Marco Rossi and the Montreal Canadiens isn't new!
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MAI 27 | 3236 ANSWERS Kent Hughes May Have Finally Targeted His First Forward on the Trade Market This Offseason Would you give Marco Rossi 7 million per year for 7 seasons? | ||
| Yes | 1097 | 33.9 % |
| No | 2139 | 66.1 % |
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