tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post1943108618910647910..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: Sportsnet: Malone close to signing with TampaLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-72540877649381606892008-06-29T23:37:00.000-04:002008-06-29T23:37:00.000-04:00Haha.. no doubt anonymous!-LTLHaha.. no doubt anonymous!<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-3875897527973238982008-06-29T23:35:00.000-04:002008-06-29T23:35:00.000-04:00I think if Columbus would have offered his Dad a j...I think if Columbus would have offered his Dad a job then we would have had a shot at signing him..<BR/><BR/>: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-66936531050568259532008-06-29T21:34:00.000-04:002008-06-29T21:34:00.000-04:00Good posts guys/gals. I can't wait to hear what M...Good posts guys/gals. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear what Malone has to say about this "wait til July 1st" stuff. I'm sure it will just be more PR spin but it sure does make you think...I know Tampa is just 4 years removed from a cup but they were the worst team in the league last season... <BR/><BR/>Howson certainly has his work cut out for him.. I just hope when we overpays its for d-men and a center before addressing the wing.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-62411512979357349462008-06-29T20:27:00.000-04:002008-06-29T20:27:00.000-04:00I agree with wizworm, Malone's stats may have been...I agree with wizworm, Malone's stats may have been as good as they were due to being around Malkin and Crosby. Although being around LeCavalier ain't exactly dwindling too far away from talent. Malone can join Foote on the CBJ fans most hated list if he knew all along he did not want to come here, and just said that stuff to screw with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-68232503642326780862008-06-29T18:34:00.000-04:002008-06-29T18:34:00.000-04:00I'm torn.Part of me really wanted to see Columbus ...I'm torn.<BR/><BR/>Part of me really wanted to see Columbus take a run at him but if the deal is 7 years at 5M or so a year, than thank god we didn't sign him!<BR/><BR/>That term and dollar amount is silly for a guy who had 51 points last year playing with Malkin/Crosby. Yeah, Malone is a late bloomer but there's no way this guy is going to suddenly start putting up 65-70 points at this point. He's got a lot of intangibles that I think would really have helped Columbus but the term and dollars just don't make sense. <BR/><BR/>So yeah. I would have like to see Malone in a Jacket's jersey but I'm glad it was Tampa that overpaid for him instead of us. But what was all that about "waiting until July 1st"? That's what really pisses me off. It's a slap in the face to the Jacket's and their fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-79435063522636951482008-06-29T16:11:00.000-04:002008-06-29T16:11:00.000-04:00I say, good for Ryan Malone...and good for Tampa B...I say, good for Ryan Malone...and good for Tampa Bay. They overpaid. I hope the reason comes out as to why he didn't want to negotiate with us. I now have a less-favorable opinion of him. As for Danny Boyle, if I'm GMSH, I make this deal happen ASAP if indeed TB is shopping the Miami University alum. He would be a sorely needed asset here in the 614.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com