Rolston Waiting In The ‘Wings’?

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Rolston wantin' in?
Published 7/1/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
Paul from Kukla's Korner spotted this gem from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Michael Russo: June 30, Star-Tribune : As of now, Brian Rolston has not signed in Tampa Bay despite the Lightning offering him a Brink's truck, I am told. I am also being told it's looking more and more doubtful Rolston signs, although that could change. Brian Lawton and Len Barrie are using every ounce of persuasion they have. I haven't heard back from Rolston this afternoon, but this is further proof he wants to go to free agency. In other words, if Tampa can't get it done, the Wild wasn't ...

Wings re-sign Brad Stuart for 4 years
Published 7/1/2008 by Christy Hammond at Behind the Jersey
... Brian Rolston told Tampa Bay that he wanted to entertain other offers so he is still a possibility for Detroit. However with the Zetterberg and Franzen contracts up next season, I don’t see Holland paying the big bucks to Rolston and possibly tying up too much in the future salary cap. Rolston is rumored to be hoping for a Detroit offer because he grew up in Flint, MI and knows that that there are some great youth hockey programs in the area for his six-year old son. ...