The Daily: No End in Sight for Rossi Saga; Kuznetsov Talk

The Athletic recently reported that restricted free agent Marco Rossi and the Minnesota Wild haven’t discussed a new contract since June.  That leads to speculation that their contractual stalemate could stretch into training camp.

The money issue isn’t insurmountable, according to the Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith. They suggest a short-term contract with a $5 million AAV as a compromise. According to their reporting, Rossi is looking for a deal in the $6-7 million range.

The Detroit Red Wings have been linked to Rossi, mostly because he’s Austrian and Detroit’s budding star Marco Kasper is Austrian. It’s a quick leap to believe they might want to play together. They are both centers, but Kasper looked impressive as a top-line winger last season.

But we are hearing the Minnesota Wild don’t truly want to trade Rossi. Reports say they turned down a deal with a first-round pick in it before the 2025 draft. The hockey community doesn’t seem to believe Rossi will receive an offer sheet. They see this is as a contract dispute that will eventually will be resolved.

the Marco Rossi effect pic.twitter.com/0AX5FL9Of5

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 26, 2025

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Marco Kasper scores a “Michigan goal” in European summer league.

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Red Wings Extra

Max Plante, son of former NHLer Derek Plante, isn’t playing in the Summer Showcase, but he is with the U.S. team. He is doing media interviews, evidenced by this video. The Red Wings are high on this project because of how hard he competes.

Our own @ITHSWScott visited with a @UMDMensHockey Max Plante at the @usahockey #WJSS in Minneapolis, MN! @NCAAIceHockey @TheNCHC @collegehockey @CollegeHockeyW @ITHSWPaul @ITHSWPeter @LetsMullettOver @ITHockeySWTwo @MNSportsEvents pic.twitter.com/CaPWtv5RFo

— Ice Time College Hockey West (@CollegePucksC2C) July 29, 2025

Hockey Now Network

Colorado: Aarif Deen looks at whether Evgeny Kuznetsov might be a good fit for the Colorado roster. Colorado Avalanche. 

New Jersey: James Nichols offers that if the Devils acquire Nazem Kadri, they would have the NHL’s best center depth. New Jersey Devils.

Vegas: Golden Knights prospect Trevor Connolly had to be helped off the ice in USA’s game at the Summer Showcase. Vegas Golden Knights.