Brooklyn Ranger
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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.