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Devils sign Rostislav Olesz - 1 year, 1 Way, 1 Million


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Don't really know of the story, can you fill me in?

 

his contract was for 3.4m per or something like that.  he was a salary dump by florida for them to take brian campbell's contract.  he's an NHL quality player, just paid too much to be up in the NHL for a team like chicago

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No risk deal. Its one way though, so hes clearly replacing Poni at least in terms of roster spot

 

One-year, one-way contract for Olesz for $1 million total -- $700,000 base salary plus $300,000 in games played bonuses. - TG

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Really just think he's an extra for us. If Ryder signs here i Don't see how he could crack the top 9 and the 4th seems set with carter,Bernier, Gionta, Josefson.

 

I think Olesz is more optimal than Tedenby for the top 9. Its also not a stretch that he could push Gionta out. 

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I think Olesz is more optimal than Tedenby for the top 9. Its also not a stretch that he could push Gionta out.

Have to wait and see but I think Matteau would be better than both of them. And if they didnt think Matty could play then y not just re-sign poni for that 3rd line
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Have to wait and see but I think Matteau would be better than both of them. And if they didnt think Matty could play then y not just re-sign poni for that 3rd line

 

I think it's very unlikely that Matteau at 19 is better than Rosti Olesz.  I like Matteau but the Devils already squandered a year of his free agency, no need to repeat the same mistake next year.A

 

Also Ponikarovsky was not very good in his redux, I'd rather have Olesz than him too

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Have to wait and see but I think Matteau would be better than both of them. And if they didnt think Matty could play then y not just re-sign poni for that 3rd line

Because Poni played pretty bad and Olesz is supposed to be a similar player for less $$. If Matteau is being slotted into our roster, I'll be pissed.

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Have to wait and see but I think Matteau would be better than both of them. And if they didnt think Matty could play then y not just re-sign poni for that 3rd line

 

Because Poni is crap (+ rumored to be going back to the KHL) and Olesz is cheaper.

 

Olesz reads like he has a LOT of upside.

 

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/rostislav_olesz/

 

I like that he's Czech and he had some success with DeBoer before. Would be cool if Patty mentors him. He could be a real steal. This is probably his last chance.

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I like Matteau but the Devils already squandered a year of his free agency, no need to repeat the same mistake

I don't believe in mistakes - but you make a very valid point w/ the free agency year waste. You drive me nuts be sues you appeal to my overly cautious side Tri! I hate that about me.
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