According to various Insider reports on Friday morning, the Minnesota Wild Marco Rossi again signed to a three-year, $ 15 million bridge contract. The deal has an average annual value of $ 5 million, with Rossi’s qualifying offer on its way to its unlimited free agency projected to $ 6 million.
Marco Rossi has been again signed in Minnesota with a 3-year contract of $ 15 million ($ 5 million AAV), according to @frank_seravalli pic.twitter.com/xthq09sbpa
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Rossi’s contract comes after weeks of mixed reports. While Michael Russo reported that De Wild and Rossi were close to a bridge deal, James Murphy noticed interest from the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. The bridge structure enables Minnesota to hold Rossi at a cost -driven number while retaining trade flexibility.
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General manager Bill Guerin has been careful with recording the long term to the 23-year-old, despite his high potential. With colleagues such as Frank Nazar who signed for longer, richer deals, the three -year term gives the Wild the opportunity to assess Rossi’s development without overcommissia.
Is this a sign that Rossi and De Wild have come on the same page?
This is a solid signature for the wild, but it does not necessarily close the door to trade options.
Rossi positions the short -term contract as a potential trading good when things do not end up between the team and the player. He was not satisfied with his role in the team last season, and time will learn whether a new coach and new systems fit better that he is looking for.
Teams such as De Kraken and Canucks have reportedly closely monitored his situation. The Bridge deal ensures that Minnesota can test the progression of Rossi while retaining leverage in future trading discussions.
For Rossi, the deal offers some stability and to leave the drama behind, at least for the time being.
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