Rumor: Rangers One of Many to Extend a Tryout to Ryan Malone

[Brooklyn Ranger]

Cap space won't be an issue. If we end up signing him, that means someone else will be in Hartford. It will basically be a wash capwise. The real issue would be the 50 contract limit, but assuming Duclair slides, we could fit him in.

I'd rather not have him over a rookie, but it's only a tryout. No sense in worrying about it until we see how it plays out.

I really don't see why the team needs this. There's been significant turnover from last year and a lot of new faces are going to be in camp already. Plus, there are plenty of prospects knocking at the door too. I rather see the coaching staff work with players already in the organization than give another lost soul a tryout. I just don't see the need.

And someone should edit the title of this thread--nowhere does it say that the Rangers are one of "many" who are giving Malone a tryout.

 

[Thirty One]

Isn't it time to give Petr Nedved anther invite?

No. Alex Semenov tho.

Why, We have 50 contracts

http://rangersunlimited.com/2014/08/22/clarification-on-anthony-duclair-and-the-50-contract-limit/

 

[silverfish]

No. Alex Semenov tho.


http://rangersunlimited.com/2014/08/22/clarification-on-anthony-duclair-and-the-50-contract-limit/

Don't hate on Semenov. They wanted to give him a contract one of those years but his wife wanted to move back to Russia, if I'm remembering correctly.

 

[Thirty One]

Don't hate on Semenov. They wanted to give him a contract one of those years but his wife wanted to move back to Russia, if I'm remembering correctly.

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.... I'm not...

 

[silverfish]

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.... I'm not...

Sort of read like you were. Like bringing in Semenov on those PTOs was as much of a joke as bringing in Nedved today would be like.

That's how I read it. Apologies if that's not how it was intended!

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

So ****ing stupid. He's washed up, add in the cocaine thing, and why even bother with the potential headache for a ****ing fourth liner?

Who cares? Its a tryout?

Unless you think cocaine addict Ryan Malone is going to turn the entire roster into a bunch of druggies, that is.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

I really don't see why the team needs this. There's been significant turnover from last year and a lot of new faces are going to be in camp already. Plus, there are plenty of prospects knocking at the door too. I rather see the coaching staff work with players already in the organization than give another lost soul a tryout. I just don't see the need.

And someone should edit the title of this thread--nowhere does it say that the Rangers are one of "many" who are giving Malone a tryout.

UFA Ryan Malone has reportedly spoken with the Rangers.*(Star Tribune,*via Jefferson and Michael)

 

[member 116805]

Im all for it

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Malone “looked good” while skating in Minnesota at the Octagon Hockey Camp and could get a training camp tryout.*(Star Tribune,*via Jefferson and Michael)

The Ranges have reportedly done “extensive homework” on Malone and have spoken with him about a potential training camp tryout or two-way deal. It isn’t known if the Rangers talks with Malone occurred before the team signed Kevin Hayes.*(Inside Pittsburgh Sports,*via Jefferson)

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Absolutely no downside to a move like this. The more legit competition in camp, the better. Malone is probably washed up, but his last gasp might give a couple of our prospects the kick in the pants they need to keep pushing themselves. Make everyone earn their spots.

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

UFA Ryan Malone has reportedly spoken with the Rangers.*(Star Tribune,*via Jefferson and Michael)

And where does the article in the op say that "many" teams have talked to Malone?

Also, please post a link to your source. Some of us actually want to follow the link and read what the source has to say.

 

[Trxjw]

Malone looks to be over the hill at this point in his career, but there's absolutely no harm in giving him an invite. The more the merrier when it comes to people competing for spots at camp. Worst case scenario is he comes in, looks awful, and you say thanks but no thanks. No harm. And who knows, maybe you catch lightning in a bottle and he looks like he did a couple years ago and you sign him for $900k.

This. Common sense prevails.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Who cares? Its a tryout?

Unless you think cocaine addict Ryan Malone is going to turn the entire roster into a bunch of druggies, that is.

a bunch of rich white dudes chilling with a rich white dude who does coke in NY; what could go wrong!?

 

[Kane One]

I want no part of this coke head.

 

[Stasis]

I'm all for a tryout. We've added some great players to our roster by giving them a chance, many of them recently. Nothing to lose.

This notion that he's a coke-head because he was caught with 1.3 grams is hilarious. That's not a crazy amount, and more importantly he will assuredly be tested before getting a deal and likely tested again down the line. Metabolites can be detected in hair samples for a long time. He's not gonna risk that if he's serious about coming back to the NHL, and if he does he'll be quickly discovered and ousted. He's not going to walk into a locker room and start cutting up lines people.

That said, I sincerely hope he doesn't get a spot over a kid just because he's a vet. I trust management to make the right decision here. The Glass contract kinda worries me but everything else has been pretty good so there's some faith.

 

[Vitto79]

Tryout sure. Contract no. If he earns it fine

 

[vipernsx]

Maybe a tryout to get a look at the guy...


...to decide if he'll be a good fit in Hartford. If he's clean, he can be a solid leader and someone to throw punches so McIlrath doesn't have to.

 

[The Undertaker]

Certainly better than Tanner Glass

 

[aufheben]

Absolutely no downside to a move like this. The more legit competition in camp, the better. Malone is probably washed up, but his last gasp might give a couple of our prospects the kick in the pants they need to keep pushing themselves. Make everyone earn their spots.

I think it's the opposite, I see no upside.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Malone is a big body that can replace Boyle on the 4th line. Malone would most likely put up the same numbers as Boyle as well. COuld be a win win as long as he stays free of incident off the ice.

 

[Kovalev27]

Tanner glass is going to play on the 4th line everyday people start wrapping your head around it. AV wanted him here to play

 

[Championship*]

Ugh, who cares

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

And where does the article in the op say that "many" teams have talked to Malone?

Also, please post a link to your source. Some of us actually want to follow the link and read what the source has to say.

SNYrangersblog

 

[NYR94]

I'm okay with this. He'll be expected to earn his spot, just like the other players he'll be competing with if he comes to camp for the Rangers. It's good for the young guys to compete against veteran NHL players rather than just other rookies.

 

[cd211]

if a guy is fit an able to play, why not bring him in!?!

so many players have issues, Malone certainly isnt the first or last.. DO people understand what training camp is? its about bringing players in, creating competition and building your team for a long season and run.. no harm no faul