The Rossi thing & the Canucks signing Laine debate

In today's Locked On Canucks episode, we're setting expectations for one of the most important players on Vancouver's roster heading into the 2026-27 season: What should Canucks fans realistically expect from Marco Rossi? After arriving in Vancouver with plenty of hype, Rossi has a chance to become one of the driving forces behind the Canucks' next era. Can he develop into a legitimate first-line center? Is a career year on the horizon? And what would a successful season actually look like for the talented young forward? We break down his offensive ceiling, defensive game, chemistry with his linemates, and why the pressure to produce has never been higher. Then we shift our focus to one of the NHL's biggest remaining free agents. Following reports that the New York Islanders have explored the idea of bringing Patrik Laine to training camp on a professional tryout (PTO), we ask the obvious question: Should the Vancouver Canucks do the same? While nothing has been finalized, the Islanders have been linked to the idea of a low-risk PTO rather than a guaranteed contract, raising the question of whether Vancouver should take a similar swing on one of the league's most gifted natural goal scorers. 👇 IN THIS VIDEO: ✔ What is a realistic expectation for Marco Rossi this season? ✔ Can Rossi become Vancouver's next star center? ✔ Why this could be Rossi's breakout year ✔ The latest Patrik Laine rumors ✔ Should the Canucks offer Laine a PTO? ✔ Is the reward worth the risk? 📈 KEY SEARCH TERMS: Vancouver Canucks Marco Rossi Canucks news Marco Rossi highlights Patrik Laine Canucks rumors Patrik Laine PTO Vancouver Canucks offseason NHL free agency Locked On Canucks The Canucks enter the season with plenty of optimism—and just as many questions. Marco Rossi has an opportunity to establish himself as a cornerstone piece of Vancouver's future, while the possibility of adding a player like Patrik Laine on a low-risk PTO could be one of the most fascinating storylines to watch as training camp approaches. 💬 Let us know: What would you consider a successful first full season for Marco Rossi? And if Patrik Laine is still unsigned in September, should the Vancouver Canucks invite him to camp on a PTO? #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #MarcoRossi #PatrikLaine #CanucksRumors #NHLFreeAgency #CanucksNews #LockedOnCanucks Kyle's dropping a children's book: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLECDZHQF0HD0/checkout/XVCNKBGDMN6NOKN7H6OSISRI Trevor wants to help you plan and grow your wealth: https://www.vallorawealth.com/ Join Kyle's Discord: https://discord.gg/XjPs5zVav Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.