There is no doubt Roche has the skills to play in the NHL. I agree with sprig on the fact that the wild play such a defensive style and Lemaire doesn't like dmen who like to jump up on the play and take chances. There are plenty of teams around the league who actually let their defensemen take some chances, and some of these teams even score more than two goals a game, unlike the Wild. I hope Roche finds a team where he fits in and uses his experiences with Minnesota and their organization to work a little harder and crack a lineup elsewhere.