
Weaknesses
Size
Rossi is one of the prospects in the draft who has little to no flaws in his game. While his size shouldn’t hinder him much in the NHL because of his thick lower body, it still leaves some to be desired.
Being just 5’9″, there could be worries about Rossi being able to stay healthy with the bigger and stronger players in the NHL, primarily concussion problems could arise, from being hit in the head more due to his height.
If injury issues never surface height shouldn’t be a problem because Rossi uses his low center of gravity so well below the goal line to keep possession of the puck. There has been comparisons to Sidney Crosby because of the way he can work on his edges, and use his thick lower body to fend off defenders.
In terms of gameplay, Rossi’s size shouldn’t be an issue and he has the skillset to make it work, but just for potential injury concerns it is worth noting.