ROSTISLAV OLESZ RUMORS

Blackhawks waive LW Olesz

The Chicago Blackhawks waived left wing Rostislav Olesz on Thursday. The seventh overall pick of the 2004 draft, Olesz did not collect a point in six contests and was a healthy scratch in 12 games this season. "He didn't get a ton of opportunities," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said of the 26-year-old Olesz. "His opportunity was limited but I guess sometimes you...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 17, 2011

Blackhawks Waive Rostislav Olesz

On Wednesday, the Blackhawks placed Rostislav Olesz on waivers. In six games with the Blackhawks, Olesz had six shots on goal, zero goals, zero assists and was minus-one while averaging 9:06 in ice time per game. He was acquired in … Continue reading →
Via Committed Indians  |  November 16, 2011

Why Are The Blackhawks Still Wasting A Roster Spot on Rostislav Olesz?

Rostislav Olesz was acquired in a salary-dumping trade with the Panthers this summer. Brian Campbell took his enormous cap hit to Florida, leaving the Hawks with a player making $3.125M - less than half the cap hit for fewer years. But … Continue reading →
Via Committed Indians  |  November 07, 2011

Blackhawks Season Preview: Rostislav Olesz

Well here's where I get stumped. I don't know what to expect of Rostislav Olesz. I don't think the Hawks know either. They say they targeted him in the Brian Campbell deal, but it's hard to believe you'd target a guy making more than $3 million who's never scored 14 goals in a year and is coming off knee surgery. But then again, you can't just say we...
Via NBC Chicago  |  September 28, 2011

Blackhawks Roster Question: What To Do With Rostislav Olesz?

When training camp begins tomorrow at the United Center, there are a number of questions that will need answers in a short amount of time. Unlike the beginning of last season, when most of the questions started with “Who the … Continue reading →
Via Committed Indians  |  September 16, 2011

Panthers Roster: Rostislav Olesz

Rostislav Olesz Source: Life.com The Trade Deadline is February 28th at 3PM EST. What we’re doing everyday until then is do an honest roster break down of the current roster for the month of February.  Today, we look at Rostislav Olesz. Where do I start with this one?  I guess at the beginning.  Rostislav Olesz (Rusty) was taken as the seventh overall pick in the 2004 NHL...
Via The Rat Trick  |  February 12, 2011

Olesz scores in OT to lift Panthers past Devils

Rostislav Olesz scored 2 minutes into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  February 04, 2011

Dan Spiegel: The $781,250 Goal And The Stench Of Jacques Martin

Rostislav Olesz scored the first goal against the Rangers Tuesday night for his fourth goal of the season. His $3.125 million salary means each goal scored this year has cost the Panthers $781,250. Thank you, Jacques Martin. Olesz's six-year, $18.75 million contract, which runs through 2014, is symbolic of the ineptitude that has plagued this franchise for over a decade...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  January 28, 2011

Why Player’s Need An Agent!

  A loophole in the six year deal that Panther forward Rostislav Olesz signed in June of 2008 could be the answer to saving the Florida Panthers some money and a way to release a player that has not produced.  As we all know Olesz has underperformed and has been hurt throughout his brief career with the [...]
Via The Rat Trick  |  April 01, 2010

Panther Preview: Cats vs. Lightning Round 2

18-18-10 19-20-8 Tonight the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Florida Panthers here in Sunrise, Florida in a rematch of Thursday night’s game which the Panthers ended up winning on a goal by Rostislav Olesz for a final score of 3-2.  If you’re looking for a prime hockey matchup to watch on Saturday night I would suggest New [...]
Via The Rat Trick  |  January 16, 2010
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