Canucks Coffee: Why Marco Rossi is driven by Max Verstappen’s success

Canucks centre finds motivation from F1 star Verstappen to keep pushing for points in roster rebuild…

The Province

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi uses F1 driver Max Verstappen's consistency and composure under pressure as personal motivation.
Rossi has registered seven points in 17 games this season following a recent scoring drought.
The Vancouver Canucks recently suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi draws athletic inspiration from Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen's calm approach under intense pressure. Rossi watched Verstappen climb from 21st to finish second at the Brazilian Grand Prix behind Lando Norris, finding motivation in the driver's consistency as he navigates his own scoring drought.

Rossi has struggled offensively with seven points in 17 games, including a recent 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra emphasized that Rossi must provide structured play and consistency while working through the team's ongoing rebuild.

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