Prospect Info: Marco Rossi, Center, 9th Overall

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Russo mentioned that the earliest the Wild may see him is next season.

Don’t believe Russo said this. Russo likely doesn’t have much more information than we do on the matter.

 

[AKL]

Don’t believe Russo said this. Russo likely doesn’t have much more information than we do on the matter.

It was Russo speculating. He doesn't actually know. The same way he speculated Menell was never coming back, and then walked that comment back as soon as Guerin said he'd bring Menell back if he wanted to come back.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Don’t believe Russo said this. Russo likely doesn’t have much more information than we do on the matter.

He was the one that broke the story that Rossi had an injury.

 

[MrRuin]

On Austrian news sites his father was interviewed and mentioned Marco being out till at least march. He is currently recovering at home in Austria. He said his medical issues are under control and he is on a good way of recovery. The original article (Vorarlberger Nachrichten) is behind a paywall, this is the link to the article referencing to the news from VN.
NHL-Hoffnung Rossi fällt noch zumindest bis März aus

 

[Lapa]

On Austrian news sites his father was interviewed and mentioned Marco being out till at least march. He is currently recovering at home in Austria. He said his medical issues are under control and he is on a good way of recovery. The original article (Vorarlberger Nachrichten) is behind a paywall, this is the link to the article referencing to the news from VN.
NHL-Hoffnung Rossi fällt noch zumindest bis März aus

Thanks for letting us know!

 

[57special]

At least March means his NHL season is more or less toast, IMO. Maybe they will let him play a bit of AHL because of the unusual circumstances of this year, but the main thing is that he will be ok physically at the beginning of next season . As much as we are impatient for a good Center, MN can't rush him. Missing close to an entire season of play is a big deal.

 

[MNRube]

Glad he will be able to make a full recovery. He seems like a very determined kid, I think he will work past this and is probably using his time now to get better.

 

[StateofCelly]

Russo just tweeted that he will return to Minnesota in 6 weeks per his sources. 6 weeks from today would mean roughly 27 games he would be back for.

Just happy at this point we are talking about when he will return, and hope that whatever he has going on truly does clear up for him, just from a personal standpoint.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Good to see that he’ll get back here in 6 weeks. Maybe he’ll get a chance to play this year at some point. My guess is that he’ll return here when he can begin ramping up and training.

 

[HotDish]

Good to see that he’ll get back here in 6 weeks. Maybe he’ll get a chance to play this year at some point. My guess is that he’ll return here when he can begin ramping up and training.

Wouldn't mind seeing him get to practice with the team or even in Iowa for a few games.

 

[PariseSuterKoivu]

I'd go back to Austria too if the best diagnosis I got here from the doctors in the States was "upper body injury"

 

[keppel146]

Hopefully he can rest up and be with family.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Regardless of what happens, this season will be a success if Ek turns into a legit top-6 center and Rossi gets a run of games in the NHL.

 

[NHL1674]

 

[keppel146]

In November wow! Surprised he played at wjc, and if he was affected then. Did we see 90% Rossi?

 

[Mitch Doris]

Wild tweeted midgame tonight that hes heading back to Austria due to covid complications, sad to see.

Marco Rossi Leaves Wild, Goes Home To Austria

 

[Wasted Talent]

Does this more or less confirm the myocarditis diagnosis or are there other COVID-complications that match the 3-6 month recovery time?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Does this more or less confirm the myocarditis diagnosis or are there other COVID-complications that match the 3-6 month recovery time?

No, it could be a lot of things

 

[TaLoN]

Yeah, the way this all popped up, it seemed the only real explanation.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

A closer look at COVID-19 and heart complications among athletes

 

[Gurglesons]

Awful news. Rooting for the kid.

 

[Wabit]

In November wow! Surprised he played at wjc, and if he was affected then. Did we see 90% Rossi?

He only played a couple NL games around Halloween this year because he caught COVID.

I couldn't say what % he was in the WJC. The Austria team around him was awful, so I don't take much of anything away from his performance there other than he was on the ice.

 

[Wasted Talent]

In November wow! Surprised he played at wjc, and if he was affected then. Did we see 90% Rossi?

I believe he might not have been at 100%, according to the latest Russo article:

Sources say Rossi was “exhausted” throughout the tournament, but he never knew anything was wrong with him until Wild doctors wouldn’t clear him to begin training camp after undergoing a physical.

 

[Lapa]

The Wild were vague in their announcement in part because of the federal law restricting the release of medical information. They provided no specifics as to what lasting effects Rossi has been dealing with, but sources told The Athletic on Saturday night that the team’s medical staff is confident the 19-year-old center will make a full recovery. While not getting into details, general manager Bill Guerin also said on a recent The Athletic podcast that the Wild are confident he’ll be OK long term.
However, he will not play this season, sources said.

Wild loss overshadowed as top pick Marco Rossi returns home to Austria

 

[Lapa]

If Rossi doesn't play at all this season, does it burn a year from his ELC contract?