• Led the OHL and all players in the Canadian Hockey League (OHL, QMJHL, WHL) in assists and points with 39-81—120 in 56 GP in 2019-20
• OHL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year in 2019-20 – just the second European import player to win the award
• Named an OHL First Team All-Star at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season
• Ranked 2nd among OHL rookies in 2018-19 with 29-36—65 in 53 GP
• His father,
Michael Rossi, was a defenseman who played 20 seasons of professional hockey in Austria from 1992-93 to 2010-11
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Can become fifth Austrian-born player selected in the first round. He would join Thomas Vanek (No. 5 in 2003), Michael Grabner (No. 14 in 2006), Andre Burakovsky (No. 23 in 2013) and Marko Dano (No. 27 in 2013).
Scouting Report: Highly skilled offensive player. An excellent skater that plays at a high pace. High-end goal scoring and playmaking ability. Works hard in all three zones and plays a very determined, aggressive game. A huge asset on both special teams. Game-breaking ability.
Current Player Comparable: Brad Marchand