PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Wow, Im surprised about Roberts. I figured he'd look to find somewhere he could win a cup to end his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Wow, Im surprised about Roberts. I figured he'd look to find somewhere he could win a cup to end his career. this lends some evidence to the theory that he just doesn't like Therrien/Crosby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Too much money in my opinion, but I'm sure he'll be great for Tampa. Pittsburgh will miss him. Crazy money upfront, watch him have a career ending injury after his 2nd year with Tampa! http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242037&...s=topStory_main Ryan Malone has agreed to a seven year, $31.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Malone, who would have drawn considerable interest from around the NHL as an unrestricted free agent, will earn between $7 and $8 million in each of the first two years of the deal. Tampa Bay traded a third-round draft pick in 2009 to the Penguins in exchange for the exclusive negotiating rights to forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts on Saturday. On Sunday, the two sides got the deal done. Adding some intrigue to the story, last week the Lightning hired former Penguins' player Greg Malone as their head pro scout. Greg Malone is the father of Ryan. Edited June 30, 2008 by sixer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 30, 2008 BETWEEN 7-8 ******* MILLION FIRST TWO SEASONS? WTF........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede40 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Too much money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Talk about overpayment. Tampa Bay has no idea what they're doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) 3 years too long and about 1-1.5M a year too much... This reminds me of the Bruins and Lapointe in 01/02 - only worse... Edited June 30, 2008 by Glubki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Tamps is screwing itself for the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Not a smart way to rebuild... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Let's see... NHL Team's "Road to Ruin" checklist. A - Hire ESPN analyst as coach. CHECK. B - VASTLY overpay for free agents. CHECK. C - Sign overpaid free agents to long term contracts (optional). CHECK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Kenny needs to sign Franzen right ******* now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Let's see... NHL Team's "Road to Ruin" checklist. A - Hire ESPN analyst as coach. CHECK. B - VASTLY overpay for free agents. CHECK. C - Sign overpaid free agents to long term contracts (optional). CHECK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Next Years paychecks: Boyle 6.667 Lecav 6.875 St. Louis 5.25 Malone 4.5 Kuba 3.0 about 26 mill between 5 players. good luck re-signing stamkos in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 30, 2008 You know, I was sitting there telling myself after draft day and getting the rights that Tampa is suddenly a contender again, but I have this feeling that they're going to end up much worse than Pittsburgh, with a talent pool that can go into the playoffs but not finish it. This is really a stupid move for a slightly above average player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted June 30, 2008 as much as i like Malone, i can honestly say WHAT THE HIGGLEY WIGGLEYS IS TAMPA THINKING. but, are they front loading the contract to cover themselves later when/if a buyout needs to happen? or does that not how a buyout works? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 BETWEEN 7-8 ******* MILLION FIRST TWO SEASONS? WTF........ jeez.... Tampa is crazy. They just set the bar really high for other UFAs...thinks are going to get ridiculous again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Next Years paychecks: Boyle 6.667 Lecav 6.875 St. Louis 5.25 Malone 4.5 Kuba 3.0 about 26 mill between 5 players. good luck re-signing stamkos in the future You realize that's about exactly what our own top five makes, right? And more when Z gets his raise. And for the most part they're worthy - perhaps slightly inflated, but not by much really. To me, Kuba is the only real wackiness there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 You realize that's about exactly what our own top five makes, right? And more when Z gets his raise. And for the most part they're worthy - perhaps slightly inflated, but not by much really. To me, Kuba is the only real wackiness there. yes, but my point was they have a up rising star that's going to want to payed a lot in the future. if they dont watch themselves they might be in a pickle when stamkos wants a raise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I think it is a good signing actually. Sure the first 2 years looks really bad, but the contract only averages out to 4.5 million per year. Malone is only gonna continue to get better, I think, and by the time the first 2 years are over, it's gonna look like a great signing. Plus, this contract sets up the eventual extension for Stamkos up perfectly. It's just the first 2 years that makes it look bad.But it's kind of smart considering they have the cap space to burn as of right now, so why not pay as much of that contract the first couple years as they can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 yes, but my point was they have a up rising star that's going to want to payed a lot in the future. if they dont watch themselves they might be in a pickle when stamkos wants a raise. Which is about three years down the road in 2011 or so. By which time Kuba will be off the books, and St. Louis will be a UFA. So they'll have some flexibility for making a decision. And the cap will probably be $10 million higher by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Which is about three years down the road in 2011 or so. By which time Kuba will be off the books, and St. Louis will be a UFA. So they'll have some flexibility for making a decision. And the cap will probably be $10 million higher by then. is it three, thought i was 2? Oh well. I was trying to make a point that their screwing themselves for later but your finding holes in my example! jerk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 malone for 8 mil? over paid, hes great but c'mon now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 malone for 8 mil? over paid, hes great but c'mon now. the contract works out to 4.5 mil per year..... its a smart deal for tampa. they get the biggest chunk of the contract out of the way before they need the cap space to sign their upcoming players to extensions. nothing wrong with the deal at all. the guy is a warrior. he can score, has loads of grit, and the exact type of guy any team would love to have in the playoffs. 4.5 million per year is very reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 OVERPAID TO THE MAX. Even with the amount dropping off in future seasons it's too much for Malone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 OVERPAID TO THE MAX. Even with the amount dropping off in future seasons it's too much for Malone. Like I just said in another post, this is why the league went into a lockout several years back. Too much money for guys who don't deserve as much. I wish the Wings had pursued Malone, but not at the price Tampa paid for him. They can have the guy for that much money if they want, but they better hope he's not a one-hit wonder like Penner turned out to be for Edmonton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
