NewarkDevil5 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 In my opinion Lou, as a perfectionist, isn't going to want to stop forming this team until it is perfect in his eyes going into the season. Dealing Zubrus would hurt the team more than help and he's going to want some cushion in case of emergencies. This all points to Brian Rolston being moved. Now we're all aware of Brian's albatross of a contract including its NTC. This means that not only would a team need to accept him being traded he would also need to be willing to go there. What teams fit that description? I guess this question also includes the question of what is Brian Rolston expecting/wanting out of wherever he plays out the rest of his career? Is he looking to be on a competitive team that will have a chance at a Cup? No team like that would be willing to take on his contract with the lack of work ethic he's displayed in the last two years. So he'll have to settle for a team where he can be a veteran presence among kids. Teams like the Islanders, the Avalanche, the Predators, and Thrashers. The teams where he'll be an elder statesman at the bottom tier of the league. Now mind you, Brian Rolston in his prior life (from 1995-1999) was my favorite player on the Devils. I used to wear #14 when I played hockey whenever it was available. Unfortunately, that was a very long time ago and its time to move on. Now the question is how to go about moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) NJIT Club Hockey? I hear they have an opening on their 4th line Edited July 21, 2010 by Colin226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I have a team in the Manhattan Roller Hockey League and currently were looking to sign a free agent(seriously so any takers send me a pm) So yeah I'm going to shoot Lou over a txt and I'll trade Rolston for some kool aid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostondevil11 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I had a dream that we traded ROlston to the Blue Jackets. I am hoping dreams do come true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 LA just whiffed on Kovalchuk and Gagne, any chance they get desperate? Past that, I really don't know. LA might make sense. However, unless they think they're absolutely robbing the Devils, from a PR standpoint, it would be difficult to stomach helping the team that beat you to the pucnch to get under the cap. I also don't know whether Rolston would accept a trade to LA considering he seemed intent on settling down in the NJ area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 The Miami Hea...err oops. Did Boston resign Satan? Boston maybe? If not...Islanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Tampa Bay perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 winnipeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEV1LDR1VER Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) Islanders, I could see. LA just whiffed on Kovalchuk and Gagne, any chance they get desperate? Past that, I really don't know. Is he married with kids? Isles would be the least disruptive if he had a family. Plus he could be a top 6 there instead of 3rd or 4th liner with the Devils. EDIT: I am assuming his family would live in NJ with him specifically because of the NTC. Edited July 22, 2010 by DEV1LDR1VER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice dog Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 jettison him into space with gene roddenberry and carl sagan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What would be the effect of Rolston, being injured during the preseason and no longer being able to play OR not play for an entire year? While I do NOT want this to happen, no matter the circumstances, I was wondering if... a) would he receive the remainder of his contract? b) would it require he be placed in LTIR? I am assuming if this happens his salary is NOT counted towards the cap hit. At times during the last season he did seem to play with two bricks for feet, but maybe he was injured already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What would be the effect of Rolston, being injured during the preseason and no longer being able to play OR not play for an entire year? While I do NOT want this to happen, no matter the circumstances, I was wondering if... a) would he receive the remainder of his contract? b) would it require he be placed in LTIR? I am assuming if this happens his salary is NOT counted towards the cap hit. At times during the last season he did seem to play with two bricks for feet, but maybe he was injured already? you are correct - if they wanted to play the LTIR game, he'd get his $ and the cap hit would be replaceable. but he's got two more years left and unless he somehow comes up with a career ending injury, this isn't a viable option. as to where he could go - i still say the islanders are the perfect fit for all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyP. Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Toronto - Lou has a friend in Burke - they can cook something up but Devs will have to have to throw in some young talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 as to where he could go - i still say the islanders are the perfect fit for all involved. This the Islanders need an abyss-level contract to hit the salary floor still and they could fool themselves into think he's a quality vet to have around for Tavares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 NYI, Minnesota I would think at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i imagine lou calling garth snow every day to see if he's interested in bryce salvador, and garth finally relenting, begging him to stop calling. lou is asked, 'so, is that it? are you going to stop calling him?'. and lou says, 'no, i think i'll call him twice a day.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nice shawshank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 you are correct - if they wanted to play the LTIR game, he'd get his $ and the cap hit would be replaceable. but he's got two more years left and unless he somehow comes up with a career ending injury, this isn't a viable option. as to where he could go - i still say the islanders are the perfect fit for all involved. There's a common misconception with LTIR... the team DOES NOT get credit for his entire cap hit... they only get credit for that part of it that pushes them over the cap. This means that yes, the Devils can replace Rolston if he's on LTIR, but there wouldn't be any real cap space to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Washington Generals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Dallas might have him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Dallas might have him ? We have a better chance of exiling Vagin-brunner there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We have a better chance of exiling Vagin-brunner there One can hope, I want him and his crap attitude out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Scored Twice Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 ...unless he somehow comes up with a career ending injury, this isn't a viable option... Can be arranged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Who give a sh$t it's another bad signing by Lou so send him to Albany for the rest of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Who give a sh$t it's another bad signing by Lou so send him to Albany for the rest of his career. Yeah but LD, you're missing the point here - he can be banished to Albany, but then his contract still counts against the cap since he signed it as a 35-year old player. The idea is to clear his cap hit, which can only really occur via trade... and he has a NTC. Hence, this speculative thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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