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Datsyuk was only 5'10".

I have no real point though I guess because obviously Datsyuk was a special player and not exactly the same size as Rossi. I don't think that 1 inch makes a massive difference, but pointing out rare exceptions that aren't recent just highlights how rare it is.

In general, it is rare for a 5'9" player to make it in the NHL and especially put up decent points, so Rossi has already gotten over that hump.

Part of me thinks, let's just get better, add some offense, then worry about the bigger problems once we start making the playoffs on a regular basis. But I also get the opportunity cost angle. If we give up assets for a player now and a bigger fish comes along that is a needle mover, it could prevent you from making that move.

I lean a little more towards acquiring Rossi, depending on the cost of course.