The New Jersey Devils have placed 37 year old winger Brian Rolston on waivers today. In 15 games this season, Rolston has 2 goals and 2 assists. He carries a $5.062 million cap hit this season and next, and is unlikely to be claimed on regular waivers.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lamoriello reiterated that was a financial move and not personal or for his play.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lamoriello said he has no plans at the moment to put Rolston on re-entry waivers if he goes unclaimed on regular waivers.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lou Lamoriello, “If he’s not claimed, he will be playing tomorrow night (vs. Phoenix).”
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Gulitti spoke with Rolston, and was told that Lamoriello didn’t tell Rolston if he’ll be put through re-entry waivers or sent to Albany if unclaimed.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sources tell McKenzie that Lou Lamoriello doesn’t have a problem with Rolston on or off the ice, strictly a salary cap maneuver.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Gulitti guesses the Devils hope someone grabs him off of re-entry waivers. If nobody does, he’ll likely stay with the team.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Re-entry waivers may be only rationale for putting him on waivers. McKenzie would be surprised if anything is already in place.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: There is no financial benefit of New Jersey sending him to the minors. (Rolston signed with initial contact while he was 35 years old, so entire deal counts against the cap)