Prospect Info: 5th Overall Pick 2020: Who Do The Sens Draft

[Billy Bridges]

If size at C is an issue, why can't Rossi play wing?

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Rossi can definitely be a first line LW with elite ability like Marchand. Don’t see him being a first line center without elite skating at that height though.

 

[armani]

A "short" but flowery scouting report on Marco Rossi...Scouting Report: Marco Rossi - Smaht Scouting

A combination of Bergeron, Point and Datsyuk lol now who wouldn't want that.

I always said I get this Datsyukian feel from Rossi, but don't know where I picked it up from.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I always said I get this Datsyukian feel from Rossi, but don't know where I picked it up from.

Maybe from Rossi himself. Rossi said his fav player is Datsyuk immediately when asked the question. He’s more cerebral than Datsyuk. Zetterberg is perfect comparable, imo. Not as purely naturally skilled but makes up for it with his insane motor and dedication to the game. Not that Dats lacked in that regard.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Idk, Rossi is a better skater than Giroux a touch heavier and about an in and a half shorter or so. I think he will be fine.

He has the low center of gravity that allows him to fight off bigger opposition, i don't think you have to worry about him getting outmuscled the way many other small forwards do.

I think Giroux is actually a pretty darn good comparison, at least style-wise.

 

[Billy Bridges]

The biggest problem with Rossi is that he will never be included in aargon's projected lineups, even if he's playing on the team.

 

[DJB]

Giroux is a good comparable. I forgot that I saw someone else compare Rossi to Giroux. Good one.

I know I've compared Rossi to Giroux a couple times as well. It fits almost perfectly tbh

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I mean as a centerman playing 82 games in the NHL I have my doubts, he has been hurt two seasons in a row for the 67's. To not atleast ask the question about him wearing down would be pretty irresponsible and not doing your due dilligence.

I think you've got a bias against small players, that's what I think. Kid was good all the way to the very last game.

 

[bert]

I think you've got a bias against small players, that's what I think. Kid was good all the way to the very last game.

Yeah thats why I like Drysdale.... Thats why I compared Rossi to Giroux.... I am just weighing every variable. He has been hurt two years in a row. I still would be happy if he was an Ottawa Senator.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Yeah thats why I like Drysdale.... I also like Rossi I am just weighing every variable. He has been hurt two years in a row.

Were those injuries due to his height? Did they affect his play when he came back?

 

[branch]

Would you guys rather fight a guy who is 5'9 200lbs or 6'2 200lbs? I know who I'd rather go up against...not the brick shithouse

 

[bert]

Were those injuries due to his height? Did they affect his play when he came back?

Smaller players wear down. Or are you denying that? 100 percent it did last year in the playoffs. Still like the player though.

 

[Crosside]

I really want Askarov , so we have no choice to pick him with the 5 th pick because another team gonna take him before the Isles pick. Also I lean to Quinn, I rewatch video and I don’t care if we take him at 5th. He play a little like Holtz and he s a hometown guys. The best draft would be Stutzle, Askarov, Quinn

 

[lilidk]

Seems to be a concern with Rossi as to how much he can improve from here ... but I think he could be a star. I think he'll try like hell to be one. I get the the concern though.

What kind of concern?

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Who's your swing for the fences pick at 5?

I'm leaning towards Drysdale at 5....but it's still all up in the air for me. I have no opinion on Stuetzle or Raymond (never bothered looking at the Euros this year) so my options are a bit more limited than the rest of the regulars on here.

I really do like Rossi...I just have a hard time getting over that serious drop in production facing the stronger OHL teams. He'll only be facing bigger, stronger and better players in the NHL.

 

[playasRus]

If someone goes "off the board" in the top 12 and takes Askarov I'd gladly pay NYI 1st + Ottawa 2nd + next highest 2nd for one of Rossi/Holtz/Quinn, assuming Sanderson goes in the top 10.

Byfield/Stutzel + Raymond/Drysdale + Rossi/Holtz/Quinn. Oh my. Two of three would probably only make the roster in 2022, but still.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

If someone goes "off the board" in the top 12 and takes Askarov I'd gladly pay NYI 1st + Ottawa 2nd + next highest 2nd for one of Rossi/Holtz/Quinn, assuming Sanderson goes in the top 10.

Byfield/Stutzel + Raymond/Drysdale + Rossi/Holtz/Quinn. Oh my. Two of three would probably only make the roster in 2022, but still.

Can you imagine Sanderson slides to 10 and we trade up to get him? Byfield/Stutzle + Raymond + Sanderson. Lol, oh my. The perfect draft, imo. That's why I kinda want us to go full throttle after Serg so we can expend our assets on 3 top flight forwards and call it a day with the biggest grin.

 

[Que]

Can you imagine Sanderson slides to 10 and we trade up to get him? Byfield/Stutzle + Raymond + Sanderson. Lol, oh my. The perfect draft, imo. That's why I kinda want us to go full throttle after Serg so we can expend our assets on 3 top flight forwards and call it a day with the biggest grin.

A lot of mocks have Sanderson at 10 and that’s before someone takes Askarov. If we have that pick and it’s in that range we’ll be pleasantly shocked with the type of player we get.

I think we’ll go all out for Serg, but I don’t know if it’s the right move, especially if we land Sanderson.

We won’t have much of an issue hitting the cap floor if we don’t do much outside of re-sign our RFA’s.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

A lot of mocks have Sanderson at 10 and that’s before someone takes Askarov. If we have that pick and it’s in that range we’ll be pleasantly shocked with the type of player we get.

I think we’ll go all out for Serg, but I don’t know if it’s the right move, especially if we land Sanderson.

We won’t have much of an issue hitting the cap floor if we don’t do much outside of re-sign our RFA’s.

If we find a way to land Sanderson there won’t be a need for Sergachev.

Sanderson-Brannstrom could be a dirty pairing. Behind Chabot-JBD. We’d have two top pairs.

 

[Sweatred]

If we find a way to land Sanderson there won’t be a need for Sergachev.

Sanderson-Brannstrom could be a dirty pairing. Behind Chabot-JBD. We’d have two top pairs.

Sanderson may play two years+ in the NCAA ... and need at least a rookie season to acclimate... he may not plays as a top 4 dman until 2023-24.

 

[JD1]

Were those injuries due to his height? Did they affect his play when he came back?

You're from Montreal right? And you're in an internet debate with @bert about a player that he sees live all the time as a frequent attendee at 67 games.

Don't you find that odd?

I mean there's a lot guys here that can go head to head with Bert on this because they too frequently attend games...but an out of towner?

In this corner, weighing in with over 25 you tube clips watched....sorry man, sometimes you just gotta bow to someone's personal experience and listen rather than speak....meh...maybe that's just me.

 

[BondraTime]

If Sanderson was there at 10 nobody would be trading that pick. I think there is a very, very, very, very low probability of that happening, there’s a higher chance he’s taken top 5 then slides to 10.

 

[guyzeur]

Of course being able to win with size, strength and wearing teams down is ideal. I don't think having Rossi on your team means you'd have to play a completely different style. Boston's a good example of a team with a mix of smaller and bigger guys. They can beat you with skill but also aren't easy to play against. Those smaller guys need to have that high level of compete and a willingness to go to those tougher areas which I think Rossi does.

In this hypothetical, did Ottawa pass on Stutzle/Byfield, or move Stutzle to the wing? Otherwise, if you go with that #3 pick as your top centre, Rossi could be your #2. Your first post made me think you like him offensively but it's his defensive game and playing against other top centres that scares you off. Would you be more okay with him in that #2 role? Especially with all the big players Ottawa has in their system already (Tkachuk, Pinto, Formenton, Batherson, Norris).

What I think will allow Rossi to succeed, despite being 5'9", is his strength, intelligence, mindset, and competitiveness. His skating improved a fair bit from year 1 to 2 in the OHL, so that's something I hope he can take even one step further, making him an even tougher player to play against.

Or you let them decide who will be 1A or 1B.

 

[Sweatred]

You're from Montreal right? And you're in an internet debate with @bert about a player that he sees live all the time as a frequent attendee at 67 games.

Don't you find that odd?

I mean there's a lot guys here that can go head to head with Bert on this because they too frequently attend games...but an out of towner?

In this corner, weighing in with over 25 you tube clips watched....sorry man, sometimes you just gotta bow to someone's personal experience and listen rather than speak....meh...maybe that's just me.

Evaluating 67 draft eligible players for Sens fans hasn’t gone well. You watch 40 games of the best player on the ice and it is easy to think they are a great prospect. This city screamed when the Sens passed on Zultek for Hossa. There is a history of Zultek, Ceci, Cuma, Locke, Bell type players that were probably over rated by the local fan base. I have no problem passing on the undersized, sluggish, older fan favourite at 5OA. It’s not the ceiling or risk I’m looking for.

 

[JungleBeat]

You're from Montreal right? And you're in an internet debate with @bert about a player that he sees live all the time as a frequent attendee at 67 games.

Don't you find that odd?

I mean there's a lot guys here that can go head to head with Bert on this because they too frequently attend games...but an out of towner?

In this corner, weighing in with over 25 you tube clips watched....sorry man, sometimes you just gotta bow to someone's personal experience and listen rather than speak....meh...maybe that's just me.

I wonder how many locals were drooling over Ceci.