Tribute Denis Malgin

[Stephen]

Do not forget that Malgin was invisible when given a shot with the Leafs. And this wasn't an audition of a player just brought up from the minors or signed out of Europe, this was a player with 184 games of NHL experience.

There was a period during Dubas' earlier regime when he kept acquiring guys like Petan, Malgin and even Carcone at the AHL level. These guys just didn't compliment the finesse at the top of the lineup very well. Like if Mitch Marner needs security to thrive in physical contests, having Johnsson and then these guys behind him never made much sense.

 

[Menzinger]

If he has a strong season in Europe I'd be willing to give him a second look next year.

Though neither he nor Marchment would crack the Leafs roster this season

 

[Stephen]

If he has a strong season in Europe I'd be willing to give him a second look next year.

Though neither he nor Marchment would crack the Leafs roster this season

Oh, I think we'd have room for the version of Mason Marchment the Panthers have, but whether he would have gotten the path to the Leafs in the first place would be a slightly different question.

 

[Menzinger]

Oh, I think we'd have room for the version of Mason Marchment the Panthers have, but whether he would have gotten the path to the Leafs in the first place would be a slightly different question.

I don't see him playing ahead of any of the left wingers, certainly not in the top 9.

 

[Stephen]

I don't see him playing ahead of any of the left wingers, certainly not in the top 9.

I'd happily play him over Nick Ritchie, and the fact that the Leafs have played Seney and Clifford in 9 games already would mean Marchment would have had some play time, but maybe not as much as what he's received in Florida.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Denis Malkin is with some solid players Zurich

OHL legend Justin Azevedo
Habs fan favourite Sven Andrighetto
Multiple cup champion Marcus Kruger

 

[saffronleaf]

one concern is that his play in Switzerland won't translate well to the NHL because he's on the smaller side. but I haven't even watched him play in Switzerland, so idk.

 

[Stephen]

one concern is that his play in Switzerland won't translate well to the NHL because he's on the smaller side. but I haven't even watched him play in Switzerland, so idk.

He signed a 4 year deal with the ZSC Lions so that takes him out of the NHL till his late 20’s. Unless he’s doing something really special that probably doesn’t bode well for his return.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He signed a 4 year deal with the ZSC Lions so that takes him out of the NHL till his late 20’s. Unless he’s doing something really special that probably doesn’t bode well for his return.

He has an NHL out-clause this July. There is no surprise that he committed to ZSC over any other NL team, but that does not mean he is not more committed to making the NHL. Based on his career actions to this point, he does not seem like the kind of guy who is going to give up a legitimate chance at an NHL job. He is just not coming over to play in the AHL. He wants some kind of guarantee, or at least as much as you can realistically expect for someone who is one of the top talents outside of the NHL right now, at an NHL spot. I don't blame him. He controls where he goes, much like a UFA. Except, of course, we'd still get something for his rights.

 

[Ciao]

He should have some trade value, but I just can't picture him playing for the Leafs. Frankly, I never could.

Maybe they get a sixth-round pick for his NHL rights.

His last two NHL contracts were one-way contracts. Maybe he signs another one-way deal to try to play his way from the AHL back into the NHL. If he's getting big-league pay that's not the worst thing to do.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He should have some trade value, but I just can't picture him playing for the Leafs. Frankly, I never could.

Maybe they get a sixth-round pick for his NHL rights.

His last two NHL contracts were one-way contracts. Maybe he signs another one-way deal to try to play his way from the AHL back into the NHL. If he's getting big-league pay that's not the worst thing to do.

Why would he want to (or have to) work his way up from the AHL? He has nothing to prove or even learn at the AHL level. He is one of the top guys outside of the NHL and has almost 200 games of NHL experience already... He is either good enough as he is right now or he will never be good enough.

 

[francis246]

Meh, where’s he gonna play in this line up? I don’t see them signing him. He’s no different than the collection of guys we already have and he’s no use on the fourth line. Release his rights and let him sign elsewhere or trade him

 

[JEI]

Leafs are always looking for cheap talent that can fit into the roster somewhere. I would give him another go if he was willing; go back to Europe if he doesn't fit (similar to how other European FA in the past left or were dealt to a better situation).

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Discussion thread for this player.


I'm not impressed so far. He just does nothing for me. He is basically Kefoot Lite, which is not a compliment by any means.

If he was Kerfoot lite he'd still be here

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Leafs are always looking for cheap talent that can fit into the roster somewhere. I would give him another go if he was willing; go back to Europe if he doesn't fit (similar to how other European FA in the past left or were dealt to a better situation).

Key word is talent

 

[JEI]

Key word is talent

He's plenty talented. It's just a matter of it being at the NHL level or not.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

He's plenty talented. It's just a matter of it being at the NHL level or not.

If it's not at the NHL level it's irrelevant

 

[JEI]

If it's not at the NHL level it's irrelevant

Well, yeah but that's why I'd bring him in next year if he was willing. Nothing guaranteed, but enough to warrant bringing him in to take a look IMO. If it doesn't work he can go the way of Semyonov.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

People don't understand the magnitude of salaries players get in the NL. Especially being Swiss born. His contract over there is likely 2m+, so it really makes no sense for him to come back over. The only reason he would want to come back is for a chance at a cup, and the salary would have to be comparable.

 

[Stephen]

People don't understand the magnitude of salaries players get in the NL. Especially being Swiss born. His contract over there is likely 2m+, so it really makes no sense for him to come back over. The only reason he would want to come back is for a chance at a cup, and the salary would have to be comparable.

Yeah, I think signing a 4 year deal in the NL means he's staying over. Ironically he's at the age when undrafted Euros are making their way over here.

 

[uncleben]

Yeah, I think signing a 4 year deal in the NL means he's staying over. Ironically he's at the age when undrafted Euros are making their way over here.

He negotiated in an NHL out clause
He could be traded first, but I think he's open to coming back over

 

[Stephen]

He negotiated in an NHL out clause
He could be traded first, but I think he's open to coming back over

Oh ok, good to know. I suppose that gives us some flexibility if he has the desire to give it another crack.

 

[ULF_55]

You mentioned the two US college players in your post. I assumed you already knew Abbruzzese was going. You asked who else besides the two US players and Holmberg.

Is there any relationship with Malgin and Leafs now? I thought that relationship was over?

 

[LeafChief]

Is there any relationship with Malgin and Leafs now? I thought that relationship was over?

You thought wrong. They own his RFA rights.

 

[ULF_55]

You thought wrong. They own his RFA rights.

Okay, thanks for that.

On their reserve list, and doing quite well in the Swiss-A this year, and last.

Wonder if he'll ever return to the NHL? Black Aces?