Seattle Kraken Reportedly in Trade Discussions for Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi | NHL Times of India News

The Seattle Kraken are reportedly considering a significant update to their roster. They have been linked to talks about acquiring Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi. Despite a successful 24-goal, 60-point season, the 23-year-old player is currently facing contract negotiation issues with the Wild.

Rossi’s precarious situation has resulted in him being linked with both the Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks, in one of the envisioned major off-season trades. Reports suggest that the Seattle team’s interest in Rossi could result in a trade package involving Jared McCann.

McCann, who is entering the fourth year of a five-year, $5 million deal, is the Kraken’s leading scorer. Even though Seattle is not actively looking to sell him, his age, contract value, and scoring ability make him a potential attraction for Minnesota.

Rossi, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft, has demonstrated superior two-way instincts and a proven scoring touch, marking him as one of the Wild’s most promising young players. However, his contract negotiation challenges have heightened the chances of him being traded.

In addition to interest from the Seattle Kraken, there are also rumors that the Vancouver Canucks are monitoring Rossi’s scenario. Yet the price for this player remains uncertain. Minnesota Wild’s general manager Bill Guerin may yet push for a long-term commitment to Rossi and end the current speculation.

If negotiations with Rossi continue to fail, the opportunity to acquire a reliable scorer like McCann, who also offers positional flexibility, might be enticing for the team. Amid Rossi’s contract deadlock, there has been mounting off-season interest from both the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks. Regardless of the outcome with the Wild, a possible blockbuster trade involving Jared McCann ensures Rossi’s name won’t fade from trade rumor discussions any time soon.