Rossi is tied for 2nd in rookie scoring with his own teammate and is finally budding into something while still on his rookie contract through next season when the Wild really need that cap room, so they say no.

No... not a chance.

Minnesota needs what again? Say it with me, now. A top six center. What has Rossi become and proven himself to be this year? A top six center.

He's NOT available. For any price, as there's no package NYR can put together that gets them to consider moving him.

WHy in the actual hell would the WIld accept.

Seattle would respectfully decline that. Tolvanen's a great fit for the Kraken and their roster timeline. He's more valuable to them than some futures who may or may not crack the NHL, and even if they do, won't make an impact for several years.

This is the type of deal that might have made some level of sense BEFORE the season when Rossi was still a bit of a question mark and the idea of getting a 1st to essentially get a do-over on the pick might have been something the Wild would consider. That ship has sailed, they're not trading Rossi for a pick 2 drafts from now when they'll need an effective player in 2025 to convince Kaprizov they're able to contend and he should extend. IMO most if not all of their decision making will be focused on building a team that has a chance then, when the dead cap drops.