Though forward Jack Roslovic remains unsigned more than a month into free agency, it’s not for a lack of interest. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the 20-goal scorer has multiple suitors, with over five teams reportedly vying for his services, and Roslovic is currently taking his time to evaluate his options.
The Carolina Hurricanes signed Roslovic to a one-year, $2.8 million deal for the 2024-25 season, and he delivered by tying his career-high of 22 goals—more than any other remaining free agent. However, Roslovic’s career has been marked by inconsistency, as evidenced by his slump in the second half of the season, where he managed just five goals.
Friedman believes that some remaining free agents are hesitant to sign contracts that could soon be viewed as too much of a bargain, and that might be where Roslovic currently stands in the process. With that said, Elliotte Friedman suggests there are upwards of six teams interested in him, including the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“He’s the best available player remaining. And, obviously, he hasn’t found anything he 100 percent likes. But there are definitely a few teams poking around there. I’ve heard five or six teams. So, he needs to get to something he feels comfortable with,” Friedman said.
A two-time 20-goal scorer, Roslovic is still just 28 years old and could provide valuable third-line production in the right system. In 526 career games across nine seasons, the forward has produced 260 points across stops with the Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Hurricanes. Before the start of free agency, ProHockeyRumors had Roslovic as the 20th-best option on the free agent market, with a projected three-year, $10.5MM contract ($3.5MM AAV). While those numbers are unlikely to be achieved this late in the process, Friedman’s report indicates that a deal is likely to materialize soon.
He better make a decision soon before he is left behind.
He may not be able to get the 3-4 years he wishes because he is so streaky, and will have to settle on a 2 year contract.
“…has multiple suitors, with over five teams reportedly vying for his services.” That probably means six. Dear Jack, as my fellow forum members above have stated, you’re not in a good position to just pick and choose. Doors will start closing and that chomping sound you hear is the always-present cap cannibals.
@Mac – He might be better off going the Christian Dvorak route and take a big money one year deal. He could even be the 2nd line center in Trotzville! :D
I’d bet that the Hawks aren’t one of them, but I’d like to be wrong. He could be a good tradeable asset for the deadline if he caved on a shorter-term deal, but he could also be a potential longer-term piece if they were willing to add at least one more half-way decent player.
Buffalo
We all know he will be a Canuck, best chance to play top 6 and PP minutes
Reality Teams who have offered him a deal. He does not want to play for.
He should be ok being a 3C on Stanley Cup contending team.