| Brian Rolston |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
The best way to describe Rolston is with a cliché term: a jack of all trades.
Most of his skill is on the offensive side, especially being known as a fast skater. He can play either wing, and is usable at the
point for the power play. But he is also a valuable penalty killer and a threat to score while shorthanded.
I like that he plays without taking a lot of penalties, too. It shows that he's a smart player out there that keeps his cool.
That was that way the first time he was with the Devils, and had remained that way even into his mid-30s. Lou Lamoriello even
pointed out how well Rolston keeps in shape, which contributes to staying healthy (it's no good to have all that skill out of the
lineup due to an injury), and playing at such a high level.
Rolston said in an interview that he's happy to be back, and I think I'm happy to see him come back along with that.
Most of his skill is on the offensive side, especially being known as a fast skater. He can play either wing, and is usable at the
point for the power play. But he is also a valuable penalty killer and a threat to score while shorthanded.
I like that he plays without taking a lot of penalties, too. It shows that he's a smart player out there that keeps his cool.
That was that way the first time he was with the Devils, and had remained that way even into his mid-30s. Lou Lamoriello even
pointed out how well Rolston keeps in shape, which contributes to staying healthy (it's no good to have all that skill out of the
lineup due to an injury), and playing at such a high level.
Rolston said in an interview that he's happy to be back, and I think I'm happy to see him come back along with that.
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| Brian Lee Rolston Right Wing-Left Wing Left-Handed Shot Height: 6' 2", Weight: 214 pounds Born: 2.21.73 Flint, Michigan |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Traded to the Colorado Avalanche with the Devils' 1st Round pick in the 2000 E.D. for Claude Lemieux and the Avalanche's 1st Round and 2nd Round picks in the 2000 E.D., 11.3.99 How he returned: Signed as a free agent from the Tampa Bay Lightning (who got his negotiation rights from the Minnesota Wild), 7.1.08 How he left again: Traded to the New York Islanders for Trent Hunter, 7.28.11 |
| Entry Draft: 1991 First Round Pick (11th overall) by the New Jersey Devils |
