Here is a look at Rossi's stats:
Height: 5-9
Weight: 183 pounds
Shoots: Left
Hometown: Feldkirch, Austria
2019-20 team: Ottawa 67s
NHL Central Scouting rank: 6th among North American skaters
Scouting report: A patient playmaker, Rossi led the Ontario Hockey League and all players in Canadian junior leagues in assists (81) and points (120) last season. He also scored 39 goals.
For his efforts, Rossi was named the OHL's Most Outstanding Player, becoming just the second European-born player to win the honor. He was also named a First Team All-Star.
Rossi was second among OHL rookies in scoring in 2018-19, tallying 29 goals and 65 points.
In being selected ninth overall, Rossi became the highest drafted Austrian-born player since former University of Minnesota and former Wild forward Thomas Vanek was picked fifth overall in 2003. He is the fifth Austrian player picked in the first round overall.
"Marco is a two-way center with incredible vision, skill and compete level," said Judd Brackett, Director of Amateur Scouting.
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