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A power move proposal for the Nashville Predators to offer sheet Marco Rossi from Wild

The Minnesota Wild have tried to resign the center but with no avail; the Nashville Predators could take advantage of the situation.
ByJordan Manning|
Apr 11, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Apr 11, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
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There's Not Many Downsides Other Than a Failed Development

Marco Rossi Nashville Predators Rumors
Feb 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) checks Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) into the boards during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images | Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Look, Nashville desperately needs someone like Rossi. We haven't had a true young center who could player top line minutes since Ryan Johansen. The only noticeable negative of Rossi's development is his size. Standing at a well-below average frame of 5'9", 182 lbs., Rossi can get rocked on the ice, as shown by the picture above.

With the NHL getting more physical by the day, many teams are pushing away from any sub-6-foot players. Rossi makes up for this with his speed, as mentioned for the 8th time in this article. He can slip by opponents making pushing down the middle of the faceoff dots and charge to the goal. 16 of his 20 goals this season came from high-danger shots. His 26.7 S% around the crease is one of the highest by any player in the league.

The 23-year-old would be surrounded by big, physical guys like Jeremy Lauzon, Mike McCarron and Ryan O'Reilly to keep him safe. He's played two straight seasons without missing a game and whenever he was injured, he had a speedy recovery and arrived in time for the next game. He's shown resiliance and is determined to playing to his full potential, even when limited. Both fans and players of the Nashville Predators would love what he could bring to Broadway.

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