Behind Marco Rossi’s road to No. 1 center — a bright spot amid Wild’s disastrous start
1 year, 1 month ago

Behind Marco Rossi’s road to No. 1 center — a bright spot amid Wild’s disastrous start

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn — Most days, no matter what he’s doing, André Tourigny checks in on Marco Rossi. “He’s earned the right to get the ice time he’s getting.” This wasn’t the way the Wild drew up giving Rossi his much-anticipated dream opportunity. “To him, this wasn’t a sacrifice,” said Michael Rossi, a former longtime pro hockey player who had a two-decade career overseas. You can see in these charts by Micah Blake McCurdy how the Wild’s offense has improved while Rossi is on the ice.. “He’s playing with more confidence, which is huge,” Boldy said. When Tim Army, Rossi’s coach in Iowa last season, watches him, he sees a hungry player who’s taking charge more, “not blending.” He’s trying to score every shift.

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Marco Rossi may have inside track to center Wild’s top line
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rossi may have inside track to center Wild’s top line

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wild fans may get their wish of Marco Rossi starting the season as first-line center. The past two days, Rossi has centered Kaprizov and Zuccarello in practice, and he is expected to start Friday night’s preseason finale centering the top line. “Just play your game and try to be open.” After a 19-game look in 2022-23 …

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