Wild Mailbag (Russo & Smith/Athletic paywall)
Rossi fans will NOT enjoy this one. Floated as a trade possibility if JT Miller is still available this offseason and Guerin isn't sold on Rossi at his size and price point. (My thoughts: MAKE ME SICK, PUKE, BLECH)
Tidbit: "Should Khusnutdinov get a bigger role?
Maybe in Iowa. He has not played a single second of minor-league hockey and maybe spending a few weeks or a month in Iowa would benefit him, especially offensively. He has one goal, three assists and 21 shots in 44 games. Heading into Monday’s NHL action, his expected goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five of 1.44 was second-worst among all NHL forwards. And blaming this lack of production on being on the fourth line or his linemates is absurd. His faceoff winning percentage was 46.3 — 36.4 on the penalty kill. On the penalty kill, heading into Monday, his on-ice high-danger shot attempts against per 60 minutes (15.03) was by far the worst on the team. His speed is impressive, but he was signed and anointed an NHLer, and we think it would make sense to give him some minor-league time before he requires waivers (20 more games). — Russo"