As I reported in this story June 16, retired Wild center Wes Walz was named assistant coach in Tampa Bay today. New Lightning coach Barry Melrose made the announcement today at his news conference that Walz and Phoenix Coyotes assistant Rick Tocchet will be assistants in Tampa.

The contract is signed, Walz just told me, and he’s in Tampa looking for homes. Owner Len Barrie told me in Ottawa that, “It’s done. We still have to sign the contract, but we’ve talked and he’s coming.” But Walz asked me to keep it quiet until he signed on the dotted line.

The full story is right here.

And here is an article after Walz retired with your memories: For Fans, Walz was the Wild

Onto Rolston, Wild is quiet right now. Not returning emails or calls. It’s been made clear they’ll update when there’s an update. Exchanged texts with Rolston, he says not much is happening, but he doesn’t think its over. So there’s likely at least conversation right now.

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