The Minnesota Wild have been involved in an ongoing saga regarding forward Marco Rossi’s future this offseason. As one of the team’s most promising young players, the franchise is evaluating several scenarios for the 2025-26 NHL season, including a potential trade. That decision appears to be tied to another key contract extension. Interested teams like the Calgary Flames are closely monitoring the situation.
Rossi’s future with the Wild is under scrutiny, as a trade has emerged as a real possibility. The front office has yet to reach a contract agreement with the player, leading to uncertainty while other franchises continue to watch his status with interest.
There are multiple directions the market could take with Rossi amid the current uncertainty. Several teams have shown interest, especially a Canadian team like the Flames. In addition, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers have been mentioned as other possible landing spots. However, another negotiation appears to be influencing the center’s future in Minnesota.
Will Rossi remain in Minnesota?
“If this trade does occur, it might only happen after Kaprizov gets his extension; until that contract is done, there will be some level of uncertainty,” reported NHL insider Nick Kypreos on Sportsnet. According to his remarks, any potential trade involving Rossi, including to teams like the Flames, hinges on left wing Kirill Kaprizov signing an extension first.
Marco Rossi of the Minnesota Wild
The Wild have made retaining Kaprizov, their franchise star, the top priority. That means his contract must be secured before the team considers making moves that could disrupt their salary cap balance or locker room chemistry.
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Rossi’s situation
Minnesota is in no rush to resolve Rossi’s future. He became a restricted free agent (RFA) after completing his three-year entry-level contract with the franchise. The two sides have exchanged multiple offers and counteroffers without reaching a deal. At the same time, the Wild want to maintain financial flexibility in anticipation of locking up players like Kaprizov.
