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Wild, Marco Rossi Near Short-Term Deal After Months-Long Stalemate

The expected compromise is a two- or three-year bridge near $5 million annually, with Vancouver and Seattle still gauging options.

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Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
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Overview

  • Michael Russo of The Athletic reports “significant progress” toward a new contract that could be completed in the coming days.
  • Talks had been largely dormant since early June after a five-year, $25 million offer was rejected and a subsequent bridge concept was turned down.
  • League sources tell RG’s James Murphy that the Canucks and Kraken have recently checked back on Rossi’s status and could pursue a trade only if negotiations collapse.
  • Seattle forward Jared McCann is repeatedly cited in reports as a realistic veteran centerpiece the Kraken could offer in a potential swap.
  • Rossi, 23, is coming off a 24-goal, 60-point season, and GM Bill Guerin has given non-committal public updates as Minnesota weighs cap planning and roster fit.