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Ranking the top 31 prospects in the 2020 NHL Draft: 4. Marco Rossi

By Daniel Bruce

PETERBOROUGH, ON - MARCH 14: Marco Rossi #23 of the Ottawa 67's skates against the Peterborough Petes during an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 14, 2019 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The 67's defeated the Petes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
PETERBOROUGH, ON - MARCH 14: Marco Rossi #23 of the Ottawa 67's skates against the Peterborough Petes during an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 14, 2019 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The 67's defeated the Petes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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OSHAWA, ON – JANUARY 19: Marco Rossi #23 of the Ottawa 67’s plays the puck during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on January 19, 2020 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)
OSHAWA, ON – JANUARY 19: Marco Rossi #23 of the Ottawa 67’s plays the puck during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on January 19, 2020 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images) /

2019-2020 Season Recap

2019-2020 Stats

GP: 56 G: 39 A: 81 P: 120 +/-: 69

Rossi led all CHL skaters in assists and points, producing crazy numbers that have rarely been seen for draft eligible forwards. Coming in second among all draft eligible forwards in points per game, finishing with 2.14, while Lafreniere had a sliver more with 2.15, Rossi produced at as elite a rate as anyone in this years draft.

Being the star player on the best team in the CHL is no small accomplishment, especially when you lead the team by 30 points, while he had a lot of talent on his team, Rossi carried the team most nights and drives the play whenever he is on the ice.

Not having the chance as many prospects in the top 10 of representing his country during the season, having to do with the fact that Austria isn’t exactly a hockey super nation. While Austria did compete in the World Junior Championships in Division 1A, Rossi didn’t attend and opted to stay with the 67’s. Austria did win the tournament, so now if the Austrian doesn’t crack an NHL roster he can play in the top division next season.

Rossi has the most points out of any player in their draft year since the 2015 season, which contained Dylan Strome, Mitch Marner and a generational talent in Connor McDavid. McDavid was the only one to beat Rossi in points per game with 2.55, which isn’t a realistic measuring stick since the Edmonton Oilers star is one of the best talents in NHL history.

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