While previous reports indicated the Canucks and Kraken both had interest in acquiring Wild restricted free agent center Marco Rossi at various points during the offseason, talks have been quiet for weeks now after Minnesota didn’t land the type of offers they wanted. However, with less than a month now until training camp, they’re now restating their interest in acquiring him … [Read more...] about Canucks, Kraken Re-Engaging In Marco Rossi Trade Talks With Wild
Wild Sign Marco Rossi To Three-Year Deal
1:36 p.m.: The Wild have made Rossi’s new deal official in a team release. 10:36 a.m.: After months of trade speculation, restricted free agent center Marco Rossi is signing a new deal in the State of Hockey. PuckPedia reports the forward will sign a three-year deal with the Wild worth around $15MM in total, working out to a cap hit around $5MM. The backloaded deal will pay … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Marco Rossi To Three-Year Deal
Wild Making Progress In Contract Talks With Marco Rossi
One way or another, it looks like RFA center Marco Rossi won’t be in limbo for much longer. After reports this morning indicated the Canucks and Kraken had shown renewed interest in trading for his signing rights, the Wild now made “significant progress” in talks to re-sign him and keep him in Minnesota, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. It’s not expected to be a … [Read more...] about Wild Making Progress In Contract Talks With Marco Rossi
Players Who Could Start The Season On LTIR
While only a handful of teams project to need cap relief via long-term injured reserve to open the season, multiple candidates across the league might technically qualify for a placement. Doing so would bar the player from returning until Oct. 31 at the earliest – 24 days from the season start date of Oct. 7. Avalanche: Logan O’Connor O’Connor underwent hip surgery in early … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Start The Season On LTIR
“No Updates” On Talks Between Wild And Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi
There continues to be a lack of meaningful progress in contract talks with pending UFA superstar Kirill Kaprizov or restricted free agent center Marco Rossi, Wild general manager Bill Guerin told RG’s James Murphy in an interview published Wednesday. That said, it’s not a point of stress for the front office, Guerin said. “The talks have been pretty consistent, and I’ve been … [Read more...] about “No Updates” On Talks Between Wild And Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi