Lots of talk lately about Michal Rosival changing his number from 3 to 33. But when it comes to Rosival, the only number that counts is the 4 year, $20 million contract The Generalissimo gave him back in July. Just another example of The Generalissimo’s skill in locking up a highly coveted free agent with a below market salary. Just look at some of the less talented, less productive players with about a $5 million cap hit this year…
Evgeni Nabokov (5.375M)
Ryan Getlzaf (5.325M)
Mike Green (5.325M) [The Generalissimo has never even heard of this guy. Must be from Europe].
Martin Brodeur (5.200M)
Sergei Gonchar (5.000M)
Rob Blake (5.000M)
Jay Bouwmeester (4.875M)
Seriously…Rosival is 3rd out of the 4 defensemen on this list in overall scoring! Third place is nothing to sneeze about and The Generalissimo has a knack for spotting that type of talent. Gonchar’s only got 2 goals and 4 points ALL SEASON. Rosival’s numbers are so much better than that its embarrassing.
But look, if you no-brains don’t want to take The Generalissimo’s word for it, just watch the highlights of last night’s Rangers/Buffalo game. Rosival is all over the place.
Watch him hit the post early…
Watch at the 1 minute mark when Rosival makes a brilliant defensive play on a 2-1. Watch him attack Derek Roy and cause Roy to make a pass – Rosival’s quick rush out of position saved a shot against! He was so committed to throwing his body that he completely lost his stick! Sure, the Sabres scored on the play when the man Rosival left open in the slot scored, but that was totally Lundqvist’s fault.
And if that’s not enough, watch at the 1:40 mark when Rosival throws a rocking hit! That’s definitely going to make the next Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em VHS tape!
