Former Maple Leafs Target Jack Roslovic Facing Unexpected Twist in Free Agency
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Free agent forward Jack Roslovic is still facing a quiet free agency after offers had dried up but the veteran isn't giving up hope that a deal won't be made.
For the last several months, free agent Jack Roslovic has seen pretty much everyone under the sun sign a contract somewhere be it the NHL, KHL, or other leagues across the world.
He remains the biggest unsigned free agent target and while he is coming off a solid season, there seems to be some reservations regarding bringing him aboard for whatever reason.
Former Maple Leafs Target Jack Roslovic Facing Unexpected Twist in Free Agency
While he hasn't been as consistent as perhaps some teams would like, there is still a positive in adding a multiple time 20-goal scorer.
Which is why he's feeling pretty confident that he will still be able to land a contract eventually, and hasn't given up hope for a chance at playing hockey this season.
According to Chris Johnston who was appearing on TSN's Insider Trading on Tuesday, the veteran forward is still taking reps and keeping fit in the hopes of securing an NHL deal:
Coming off a 22-goal season; surprisingly that he's still skating at home in Columbus.
Strange summer, he switched agents, had some bonafide offers but those seemed to dry up. But he's stating confident and skating.
Some teams are looking for a forward; Minnesota is looking for one, Columbus down the line but I don't think it will be long for Roslovic.
Strange summer, he switched agents, had some bonafide offers but those seemed to dry up. But he's stating confident and skating.
Some teams are looking for a forward; Minnesota is looking for one, Columbus down the line but I don't think it will be long for Roslovic.
Despite early interest from teams including the Maple Leafs; who at one point felt like they had a handshake deal with the American-born forward, he also seemingly rejected an offer so where he desires to play is clearly a key factor.
Roslovic, 28, had 39 points in 81 games (22 goals, 17 assists) and has 260 points in 526 games (102 goals, 158 assists); he was drafted 25th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 2015 ahead of names like Brandon Carlo, Sebastien Aho, and Rasmus Andersson.
Whatever the reason why Jack Roslovic remains unsigned is still a mystery, and it seems like he's find his way back to the NHL eventually.
But for a player who was coming off such a strong season, it has to toy with his confidence at least a little bit.
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