Speculation: Off-Season 2013 - Part II

[The Macho King]

Considering how little leaks out of Tampa, I'm not going to hold my breath.

I would think he still has *some* positive value, or at least could be moved for "future considerations". That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if he's bought out... I'm sure injury concerns are a big deal with him.

 

[HotPaquette]

I feel like I am the only person who does not think Malone will get bought out.

 

[The Macho King]

I feel like I am the only person who does not think Malone will get bought out.

I just don't see what place he has with this team anymore. We have too many talented wingers, and he's the obvious odd man out.

 

[2 Weekes Notice]

Yeah, think he's good as gone but I'd think at least a late pick could come back. Late picks are exciting in the Yzerman era. Malone for FUTURE PALAT

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

I feel like I am the only person who does not think Malone will get bought out.

As much as I would want him bought out, I have learned one thing...No one knows how the Yzerbrain works. I can see both situations happening. One I want, One I don't. I think the big thing that will decide if Malone gets bought is if we manage to get another top 4 d man and make Brewer expendable.

 

[garmonbozia]

If we can't get a pick for Malone before the draft, his cap hit all but dooms him to being our first compliance buyout.

Due $5m over the next 2 years at a $4.5m cap hit for each. Bought out we pay $3.3 over 4 and reclaim $9m? He's shown no consistent chemistry in top 6 roles with either of our top centers. His cap hit isn't worth his production in a bottom 6 role. Yes, he plays hard. He pays all the harder for it too. The only silver lining to the storm cloud lurking over Malone is that Cooper might have a plan that includes him in it. Because when Yzerman evaluates the dollars and cents/sense of it, that is the only thing that will save his spot on this team.

On the plus side for Malone, I bet he can secure himself more than $2.5m per year on the open market post buyout. Could even find a top 6 role if willing to take less or play for a team not so near to contention.


I woould be curious to see his 12 team list though, just wondering where he'd like to end up.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I feel like I am the only person who does not think Malone will get bought out.

Know i agree with you Malone either gets bought out or traded, Not really sure what value he has in the trade market he can give a list of a few teams he would be willing to get traded to and i'm sure that Pittsburgh his hometown would be on the top of that list.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If we can't get a pick for Malone before the draft, his cap hit all but dooms him to being our first compliance buyout.

Due $5m over the next 2 years at a $4.5m cap hit for each. Bought out we pay $3.3 over 4 and reclaim $9m? He's shown no consistent chemistry in top 6 roles with either of our top centers. His cap hit isn't worth his production in a bottom 6 role. Yes, he plays hard. He pays all the harder for it too. The only silver lining to the storm cloud lurking over Malone is that Cooper might have a plan that includes him in it. Because when Yzerman evaluates the dollars and cents/sense of it, that is the only thing that will save his spot on this team.

On the plus side for Malone, I bet he can secure himself more than $2.5m per year on the open market post buyout. Could even find a top 6 role if willing to take less or play for a team not so near to contention.


I woould be curious to see his 12 team list though, just wondering where he'd like to end up.

I would'nt mind seeing him in Detroit his last 2 years he's a big body and we surely could use him, But with Detroit and Tampa Bay being in the same division next season i seriously doubt that Yzerman would trade Malone to his old team.

 

[Outl4w]

AS a Redwings fan and TBL fan. I have a trade propospal. Malone for CC+ Tootoo or Sammy Samuelson. Any interest?

 

[Coopers Gum]

AS a Redwings fan and TBL fan. I have a trade propospal. Malone for CC+ Tootoo or Sammy Samuelson. Any interest?

I take it and run.

 

[Stammer Time*]

I would'nt mind seeing him in Detroit his last 2 years he's a big body and we surely could use him, But with Detroit and Tampa Bay being in the same division next season i seriously doubt that Yzerman would trade Malone to his old team.

Why not? Malone would likely be injured for at least half of the season anyway.

 

[JAY7791]

If Malone is bought out...

If Ryan Malone is bought out and possibly another cap move is made, would the lightning take a run at Briere? Or would they focus mainly on adding another defenseman?

 

[ThunderAlleyNomad]

If Ryan Malone is bought out and possibly another cap move is made, would the lightning take a run at Briere? Or would they focus mainly on adding another defenseman?

I can't imagine that Briere would be in the plans. Defense is the big need, and 4.5 would go a long way towards fixing that hole.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

Ahaha who is Rich Smith, lol

 

[LightningStrikes]

I'd be shocked if a team like Phoenix wouldn't chuck at least a 6th round pick on him. If Dallas paid Gonchar millions more than he was worth just to hit the cap then surely there's a demand for Malone's contract.

They probably would but the difference is Malone has a limited NTC. I doubt the Coyotes are on Malone's 12 team trade list.

 

[snowden]

So do guys like Malone submit their 12 team list before the season or how does that work? I always figured it was hey we wanna trade you to the Isles, what's your list? kind of deal.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I take it and run.

Got that right.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Why not? Malone would likely be injured for at least half of the season anyway.

Yep getting injured is pretty much the story of Malones life, And pretty much the same with Vinny.

 

[bassassin]

So do guys like Malone submit their 12 team list before the season or how does that work? I always figured it was hey we wanna trade you to the Isles, what's your list? kind of deal.

I think thats exactly it.

SFY says that hes looking into moving Malone asks him for his list and works within it.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

Yep getting injured is pretty much the story of Malones life, And pretty much the same with Vinny.

Vinny will still produce at a decent level, though.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Vinny will still produce at a decent level, though.

Yep that he is and a 37 year old Marty St Louis lead the league in scoring I sure enjoy watching Vinny, Marty and Stammer play.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

My only thing with Malone is this: if you're serious about changing the culture and setting a standard, he needs to go.

 

[LightningStrikes]

During the regular season there were rumors of him partying a wee bit too much. Was it really that much (especially compared to the other players)?

 

[LTIR Trickery]

I know people who hit SOHO 3-4 days a week and usually they'll bump into he or Teddy at least 2 of those days.

 

[Cigar City]

I know people who hit SOHO 3-4 days a week and usually they'll bump into he or Teddy at least 2 of those days.

Time for him to go, too?????