Prospect Info: Marco Rossi, Center, 9th Overall

[Bazeek]

Beckman - Rossi - Fiala
Boldy - X - Kaprizov
GEEK

Just missing one guy.

Too much to hope it's Khovanov?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I love this guys confidence. Doesn't seem forced or unnatural, just seems like he's a naturally confident guy who knows he puts in the hard work to make himself successful.

In this article they talk about Rossi’s confidence a ton:
https://thehockeywriters.com/marco-rossi-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
when asked how good he is, he just said “good” and it left a message.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Too much to hope it's Khovanov?

Probably not. Not anymore than Beckman anyway.

 

[Lapa]

I like it. Good pick.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Rossi also has implications on our 2021-22 cap situation, if we have a (somewhat legit, at least) top 6 center on an ELC. Makes it easier to fit more of Fleury's cap if necessary...

Fleury+Krebs for future considerations!

 

[grN1g]

I still cant believe they let this kid with tree trunk legs and premium position fall to us.

I'm ecstatic.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Kaprizov-Rossi-Fiala
Boldy-Krebs-Kunin

 

[TaLoN]

 

[puckMAN]

Comparison?

Marc Savard?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Comparison?

Marc Savard?

Crosby

 

[2Pair]

Comparison?

Marc Savard?

I like that one a lot. The names that I hear and hope Rossi can be like are Giroux and Briere

 

[grN1g]

I like the brad Marchand comparison @KaprizovSaveUs posted video. Obviously center version.

 

[puckMAN]

Crosby

Well that escalated quickly...lol

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I like the brad Marchand comparison @KaprizovSaveUs posted video. Obviously center version.

I see that too

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Wild11MN]

Interesting how he says he's a completely different player from March after working on his skating for seven months. Sure hope he's telling the truth.

 

[TaLoN]

Added this to the OP...

 

[Minnesota]

First pick since Dumba that I’ve been excited about.

Can’t wait to see him center Kaprizov.

 

[TaLoN]

First pick since Dumba that I’ve been excited about.

Can’t wait to see him center Kaprizov.

You and me both... though, Boldy was pretty close to getting there.

 

[AKL]

I just had a thought

Kaprizov-Johansson-Fiala
Parise-Rossi-Zuccarello
GEEK
Foligno-Sturm-Hartman

Kaprizov and Fiala together
Rossi is insulated by two vets for a year on a line that shouldn't get much attention from other teams

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

First pick since Dumba that I’ve been excited about.

Can’t wait to see him center Kaprizov.

I was pumped with Boldy. Pretty pumped with Tuch too, actually.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I just had a thought

Kaprizov-Johansson-Fiala
Parise-Rossi-Zuccarello
GEEK
Foligno-Sturm-Hartman

Rossi and Zuccarello together would either never have the puck or pass it around everyone

 

[TaLoN]

I was pumped with Boldy. Pretty pumped with Tuch too, actually.

I was too pissed about not selecting Pasta to be happy with Tuch.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I was too pissed about not selecting Pasta to be happy with Tuch.

I didn't know who Pastrnak was.

 

[57special]

he seems to have a really good sense of perspective. The gratitude that he has for his family's contributions is refreshing. Furthest thing from an entitled, spoiled athlete.