LOTCB Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Rolston will help the Devils no doubt, but honestly, just another insane contract money wise. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wensink Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 But he's gonna have to compete with training camp invite Jeff Friesen for it. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voros19 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) At $5M, Rolston accounts for like 8% of the teams cap. I'd say that's pretty fair. A year too long however. Edited July 1, 2008 by Voros19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachattack9 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Welcome back Brian!! WOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck27 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Not bad...I think we're still two moves away from being a contender. Rollie is a nice player...but he's by no means a game breaker. Hossa is probably out of the picture...maybe Lou will go off the wall and convince Jagr to play in NJ. That would put us right there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckrock Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Too long...but we needed something.Next - I think a trade for a D-man Gionta, Bergfors, & a pick for Bouwmeester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusious Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Rolston scores. That says a lot more than other people. Hypothetically speaking, would you rather have a piece of sh!t named Jeff Finger at 3.5M playing "Defence" for you, or a proven (3 consecutive seasons with 30+ goals scored) goal scorer at 5M? Yes the length is a bit much, but I have no doubt he will play all the years and it won't be a mistake for us. We trade Gionta's 4M travesty of a salary, then we're starting to look really good. GET READY FOR IT GUYS. ELIAS WITH THE PUCK, HE PASSES DOWN TO ROLSTON, ROLSTON WAITS, ROLSTON SHOOTS, HE SCOREEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! BRIAN ROLSTONNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!! Oh I'm so excited already!!!! Edited July 1, 2008 by Confusious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hossa is probably out of the picture...maybe Lou will go off the wall and convince Jagr to play in NJ. That would put us right there... We're prob more likely to land Shanny than Jagr. Which I don't want to see happen, BTW. Second coming of Almo (the broken down Almo, not the good one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Gionta, Bergfors, & a pick for Bouwmeester. Dream, to dream, the impossible dream.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 this should make red happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) not an exciting signing considering he was already a Devil. Yes he is coming off a few 30 goal seasons but he will turn 36 this year. This is too risky. Lou is too cheap to go after the Sundins, Hossas, and Campbells...Rolston was one of the few middle range scorers available, so I can see how there really wasn't anywhere else to go. Edited July 1, 2008 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 With Holik back he maybe get his #16 back and move Zubrus to maybe #21. Rolston won't be wearing #14 as Gionta has that number. I would like to see Rolston wear #12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 not an exciting signing considering he was already a Devil. Yes he is coming off a few 30 goal seasons but he will turn 36 this year. This is too risky.Lou is too cheap to go after the Sundins, Hossas, and Campbells...Rolston was one of the few middle range scorers available, so I can see how there really wasn't anywhere else to go. Cmon '7' be happy it could be worse we could of signed Holik Oh sh!t wait we did that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Nice...Rolston fills a need and doesn't break the bank. 4 years is 2 too many, IMO, but Lou had to do it. When it was first talked about us getting Rolston back, I wasn't the biggest fan of the notion but I've warmed up to it. Good to see him back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The experience and leadership these two bring to the team is huge. It would be nice to see them Zajac the proper amount of sh!t to start playing like he has a pair. If the Devils can aquire a top tier d-man they could be on to something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallidevils Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 why is it ok to sign this guy til hes 40, but it wasnt ok to sign rafalski to a 6 year deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOULAM1 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 why is it ok to sign this guy til hes 40, but it wasnt ok to sign rafalski to a 6 year deal? Ralfi wanted to go back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusious Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 ROLSTONNNNNNNNNNNN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 NICE! Cannot wait for this season to begin. The Rolston jersey will be on order as soon as I know his number. Hopefully it will be #12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 as i said in my offseason plan would be happy with 4/19. this is just fine. just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ralfi wanted to go back home. He was actually quoted in an article saying that he wanted to stay in NJ so long as Lou gave him a fair offer. Rafi only wanted to go back home after Lou low-balled him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhat11 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ralfi wanted to go back home. Absolutely untrue. Rafalski stated he wanted to resign with the Devils before becoming an UFA on July 1 of last year. But for whatever reason, Lou refused to sign him before then and Detroit swooped in with an offer he couldn't refuse. Definitely one of Lou's worst mistakes as GM. I still don't see the rationale of allowing Rafalski to become an UFA. Gomez was gone no matter what Lou was going to offer him, but Rafalski wanted to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I agree, don't you all remember how pissed off the forums were when we heard there was no tendered offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 They're crying in Minnesota and dancing in NJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.