The dog days of summer are upon us, but the NHL rumor mill is anything but quiet. The latest buzz that has the hockey world talking is the potential blockbuster trade that would send Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi to the Edmonton Oilers. As an expert who has been following these rumors for weeks, I can tell you that where there’s this much smoke, there’s often fire.
It’s no secret that Rossi and the Wild have been at a crossroads. The talented forward is looking for a long-term, big-money deal, and it seems that he and GM Bill Guerin are not seeing eye-to-eye. This has opened the door for other teams to swoop in, and the Oilers, fresh off another Stanley Cup Final appearance, are looking to make a splash.
Unpacking the Proposed Marco Rossi to Edmonton Trade
The latest rumor is a multi-faceted deal that would see the Oilers receive Marco Rossi and defenseman Zach Bogosian. In return, the Wild would get a haul of future assets, including Matthew Savoie, Jake Walman, and a first and second-round pick in 2027.
For the Oilers, this would be a significant move. Rossi would immediately slot into their top-six, likely playing alongside Leon Draisaitl and Andrew Mangiapane on the second line. This would give Edmonton another dynamic offensive weapon and take some of the pressure off of Connor McDavid and Draisaitl. Bogosian would provide some much-needed depth on the blue line, playing on the third pairing with Brett Kulak.
What This Means for the Oilers and Wild
For the Oilers, this trade is a clear signal that they are all-in on winning a Stanley Cup now. For the Wild, this would be a tough pill to swallow, but it would also give them a plethora of assets to build for the future.
The second half of the summer is shaping up to be a fascinating one. Will the Wild be able to lock up Rossi to the long-term deal he’s looking for, or will we see him in an Oilers jersey when the 2025-26 season kicks off in October? Keep it locked here for all the latest as this story develops.
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