DH26 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 he was around a 30 point/year player before the stupid contract he got banished him to the minors in CHI (wasn't down there just bc of his talent/playing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 he was around a 30 point/year player before the stupid contract he got banished him to the minors in CHI (wasn't down there just bc of his talent/playing) Don't really know of the story, can you fill me in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I like this move, still young, has nice size, almost a point-per-game in the AHL - I think he can be a solid bottom 6 role player or at the very least a better call up option than the likes of Sestito. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 so were at... Henrique - Loktionov - Kovalchuk Elias - Zajac - Clowe Tedenby - Josefson - Zubrus Carter - Carter - Bernier Olesz - Gionta - Barch I'd think Olesz beats out Tedenby for that 3rd line spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'd like to see if Olesz could play with Elias and Zubrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I really like Olesz - even if he didn't get along with DeBoer, he had his best success under him. He's certainly a better bet than Mattias Tedenby. This + his nickname is Rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) actually have no idea who this guy is.. all i know is that he obviously came from florida.. how old is this guy Edited July 5, 2013 by Sik02gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 actually have no idea who this guy is.. all i know is that he obviously came from florida.. how old is this guy He's 27. He's a Zubrus-like player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgb6397 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 You have Carter on LW and CThe hatred for Gionta lives on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Given Clowe's salary, he will join Kovy, Elias, Zajac, Loktionov and Henrique as our top 6. So Olesz will play on our third line with Zubrus and Josefsen (penciled in). This is a good move IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Bum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D88 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 has anyone any numbers on that deal??? good signing if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited July 5, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited July 5, 2013 by ghdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The mystery player. Well, probably the first mystery player. I forgot about him, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have to say I am most intrigued by Olesz of all the new players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wensink Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Watched a couple of shootout goals on Youtube by him. He looks good at it. One was against the Queen. That alone may be worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I like Matteau but the Devils already squandered a year of his free agency, no need to repeat the same mistakeI 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Lamoriello said Pete DeBoer spoke "very highly" of Olesz, who played for him in Florida and Elias also played with him on Czech teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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