Lightning Close To Inking Malone, Roberts
Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League
Jun 29, 05:25 PM | Hype this story!
Sportsnet.ca is reporting that, just 24 hours after trading for forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts, the Tampa Bay Lightning are close to signing both former Penguins.
Reportedly, Malone will earn just over $31 million over seven seasons with the Lightning. His cap hit will be just over $4 million per year.
Roberts, meanwhile, apparently will sign a one-year deal worth up to $2 million.
If the signings take place, the Lightning will upgrade the original 2009 fourth round draft pick sent to Pittsburgh to a third round pick in 2009.
Also, it is being reported that Greg Malone, Ryan’s father, was signed away from the Phoenix Coyotes and will serve the Lightning in a scouting capacity.
Faceoff Factor will confirm the news when it is made official.
Comments
Pens1967
Jun 29, 05:29 PM
Matt, LGP reports this is up on TB’s website
as well.
Pens1967
Jun 29, 05:37 PM
Correction, reported on Tampabay.com, Damian Christian(sp?)‘s blog. He quotes Liut as saying a deal will get done – 7 yrs/31M.
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