Brawndo Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LabattBlue Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Maybe followed by another local boy Andrew Poturalski? 🤞🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 750k KAs favorite number. Just kidding. This is a good guy to keep around. I’m curious what his AHL salary is on the contract but it looks like details aren’t out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 High-character core Amerk with the skill set I can still see filling an NHL 4C role. Good signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Meh, I'll allow it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, dudacek said: High-character core Amerk with the skill set I can still see filling an NHL 4C role. Good signing. Malone’s biggest problem as a pro has been his inability to stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, Curt said: I’m curious what his AHL salary is on the contract but it looks like details aren’t out yet. Isn't Malone one of those AHL vet types who earns the same in the A as he would in the NHL? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Why would Malone be the 4C as Yerdon suggests? Isn't Girgensons more likely to centre that line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Malone’s biggest problem as a pro has been his inability to stay healthy. Yep. If he had stayed heathy he would have been a very good 3C/4C. As it stands, he should be a great AHL vet, fill in NHL forward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 33 minutes ago, Curt said: 750k KAs favorite number. Just kidding. This is a good guy to keep around. I’m curious what his AHL salary is on the contract but it looks like details aren’t out yet. I think it's a one-way deal. 6 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Why would Malone be the 4C as Yerdon suggests? Isn't Girgensons more likely to centre that line? Not sure Girgs would be better at center than Malone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, Doohickie said: I think it's a one-way deal. Not sure Girgs would be better at center than Malone. It’s a two way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Malone earned a call up last year, but got hurt (again). He is a smart Nichols kid 😎. I can easily seeing him earn a shot at the 4th line center gig in camp. Maybe he can pull a Derek Grant who became a full time NHLer 27 and has had 3 12+ goal season and last season with Anaheim at 31 put up career highs with 15g and 29pts. Edited June 29, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 52 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Isn't Malone one of those AHL vet types who earns the same in the A as he would in the NHL? It’s possible that the AHL salary is the same as the NHL. Some proven AHL veterans get that, but it’s not universal. It could be anything really. For example, a good AHL player might get a deal with an NHL salary of $750k and an AHL salary of $350k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannepanne Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 According to capfriendly it’s a two way contract with $200k AHL salary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 I like Sean Malone. He’s a great Amerk and good glue guy. He’s really more of a offense first kinda player. He’s was average to below average in his own zone. I think because he’s not real flashy, people tend to think he’s a two way forward or defensive player. He’s not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Looks like a solid signing for a local kid who is a good AHL player and a fringe NHL bottom 6 player. Every organization needs guys like this, so he's a good fit for the Sabres in this role. If the information above is accurate, it's a 2-way deal with a $200,000 AHL salary. Making $200K at age 27 is a pretty good gig if you can get it, particularly where the job gives you time during your workday to work out and stay in great physical shape, and you get to play a sport that (presuambly) you love to play. There are other "fringe benefits" to being a member of a local college or pro sports team....And, if things really work out in your favor, you could make up to $750K. Not bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Good signing. Good player. He could be brought up with his Amerks wingers en masse (Quinn and JJP) and take Eakin's place to start the season. He could also pass through waivers and still be a stud Amerk. 4 hours ago, Doohickie said: I think it's a one-way deal. Not sure Girgs would be better at center than Malone. Girgs has always seemingly been more effective when on the wing, be it with Eichel, Angry Larry, or Eakin. (Except maybe with Moulson/Stewart and Ennis for a bit way back when.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Nice signing. He's a good AHLer and could help if the parent team has a rash of injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 I like Malone and was happy when he came back to the team last season. Good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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