The Lightning needed a boost in goal. Steve Yzerman went out and took care of that, acquiring Dwayne Roloson from the Islanders for minor leaguer Ty Wishart.
Ty Wishart, The Other Piece Of The Dwayne Roloson Trade
Who is Ty Wishart? Our Islanders blog, Lighthouse Hockey, tried to find out:
For more on the trade, Lighthouse Hockey has you covered.
Read Article >Dwayne Roloson Trade ‘Immediately Shifts The Narrative’ In Tampa’s Crease
From our Lightning blog, Raw Charge, on Tampa’s acquisition of veteran goaltender Dwayne Roloson.
Read Article >Lightning Get Needed Help In Goal, Acquire Dwayne Roloson From Islanders
“In this trade we give up a promising, former first-round pick. We wish him luck in the Islanders organization,” Yzerman said in a statement. “In Roloson we have acquired a proven, veteran goaltender who will provide stability in net.:
Stability in net. It’s key, and now the Bolts think they have it. Roloson, 41, is old. There’s no denying that. But he’s experienced and he’s actually still quite good. His numbers -- 2.64 GAA and a .916 save percentage -- are respectable, especially while playing on such a bad team.
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