Ryan Malone

Basics

Type: 
Non-Prospect
Position: 
Left Wing
Shoots/Catches: 
Left
Height: 
6.04
Weight: 
215 lbs.
Born: 
December 1, 1979
Hometown: 
Pittsburgh, PA
Acquired: 
Acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh on June 28, 2008
Last Team: 
Pittsburgh (NHL)
Projects As: 
Top six forward
Depth Chart Weight: 
-9

Draft Info

Draft Status: 
Drafted
Draft Year: 
1999
Draft Type: 
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By: 
Pittsburgh Penguins
Round: 
4
Pick No.: 
115
Draft Team: 
St. Cloud St (WCHA)

Contract

Contract Status: 
Signed
Waiver Status: 
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date: 
06/29/2008
Contract Length: 
7 years
Cap Number: 
$4,500,000
Contract End Year: 
2015
Contract End Status: 
UFA
Salary: 
$6,000,000
Salary: 
$5,000,000
Salary: 
$5,000,000
Salary: 
$4,500,000
Salary: 
$4,000,000
Salary: 
$4,000,000
Salary: 
$3,500,000

Bio

Awards: 

2003-04

  • NHL - All-Rookie Team
  • Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

Scouting Report

Strengths: 

Has impressive size and strength. Can play both center or wing. Is accomplished in the defensive zone and shows excellent offensive potential.

Weaknesses: 

Must constantly face the scrutiny that comes with being the son of an NHLer (Greg Malone). Has to prove he can maintain a top-six forward role over time.

Statistics