Ranking the 7 Biggest Trade Targets After the 2025 NHL Draft and Free Agency Day 1
Adam Gretz - Jul 2, 2025
2. Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild
Marco Rossi took a big step forward offensively for the Wild in 2024-25, increasing his point total by 20 (from 40 to 60) from his rookie season. In terms of his development, he is probably right on track. Despite that, his name is still all over the rumor mill as he heads into restricted free agency.
The Wild do not seem comfortable paying him a large contract, while they might have some concerns about his size and durability.
If they are serious about listening to trade offers for him, there should be no shortage of teams lining up to acquire him. Especially teams in need of younger, skilled players that are just now entering their prime years in the league.
You're not going to find a better or younger forward in free agency at this point, especially not at center.
The Wild would be taking a big gamble if they moved him. They better be getting a great return to do so, or be absolutely correct in their long-term assessment of his value.