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Penguins Likely Out of the Running to Trade for Top Young Star Center
Despite reports that the Pittsburgh Penguins are linked to Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi, the price to acquire him may prove to be too high.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been linked to Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi, who, by all indications, is likely not coming back.
A pending RFA forward, the Penguins are reported to have interest in order to bolster their depth at the center position.
But per Kelsey Surmacz of The Hockey News, the Penguins likely don't have the assets to acquire him.
So, it begs the question: Do the Penguins have a realistic shot at landing Rossi?
To be honest, this one is probably going to be tough for Pittsburgh to pull off.
The Wild are in need of center depth - which makes it all the more perplexing that they're trying to deal Rossi - and the Penguins do not have the luxury of young center depth on their NHL roster or in their prospect pool.
To be honest, this one is probably going to be tough for Pittsburgh to pull off.
The Wild are in need of center depth - which makes it all the more perplexing that they're trying to deal Rossi - and the Penguins do not have the luxury of young center depth on their NHL roster or in their prospect pool.
She continued:
But a trade with the Penguins - more than likely - doesn't make much sense for Minnesota. Never say never, but - because the Penguins lack the "right" assets for a deal - Rossi will likely end up elsewhere if he is moved.
Rossi saw his ice time dip during the postseason, a six-game loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, marking yet another opening round loss for the Wild; they've not advanced to the second round since 2015 against the St. Louis Blues.
Playing in his 2nd full year in the NHL, Rossi established a new career-best in points with 60 (24G, 36A).
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MAI 29 | 160 ANSWERS Penguins Likely Out of the Running to Trade for Top Young Star Center Should the Penguins take a swing at Wild forward Marco Rossi? | ||
| Yes | 100 | 62.5 % |
| No | 60 | 37.5 % |
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