Just days after trading a draft pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the rights to Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts, the Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with Malone, and are very close to signing Roberts as well.
As reported by the Canadian site, Sportsnet, Malone's signing is official but the amount is not yet been released although sources say it is a seven year deal wroth about $31 million.
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But the Lightning didn't just sign one Malone. In fact, they added Ryan's father Greg, who was a scout for the Phoenix Coyotes, to be a scout for the Bolts.
As for Gary Roberts, the deal has not been finalized, but it appears he will sign a one-year deal worth around $2 million. He will add some veteran toughness that the Lightning have lacked since the departure of captain Dave Andreychuk.
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2 months ago
the term is a little long maybe, but the dollar value is a lot better than the rumoured 6 mil he was asking for.
I really like Malone, wanted the Leafs to get him, and here's hoping he didn't just really benefit from talented linemates.
2 months ago
Malone is good but the amount he got way too high. As someone else on Bleacher Report wrote, "He's a good player, but NOT a difference maker."
2 months ago
Did the Lightning not trade Richards because of the need to free up space for a goalie and much needed help on defense? Terrible signing on the Malone deal, Robert is reportedly signing for $2,000,000/ one year.
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