Height/Weight: 6-4/219
| Birthdate: 12/1/1979
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
| College: St. Cloud State
| NHL Experience: 8
| Salary: $3,000,000
| Owned/Started%: 25/4 | Average Draft Position: 160.81
News:Ryan Malone (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Saturday's season finale, the Tampa Bay Times' Damian Cristodero reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone missed the last two games, but he'll get one in before the season ends. He has five goals and seven points in 23 games this season. While the lockout and injuries are partially to blame for his quiet campaign, more will be expected out of Malone next year. He has averaged .61 points per game throughout his career.
News:Ryan Malone (unspecified issue) won't play Wednesday against the Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone, who has just seven points in 23 games to date overall, has failed to record a point since March 9, marking an 11-game scoreless span for the winger.
News:Ryan Malone skated 15:43 Tuesday in his return to the ice after missing eight games with a shoulder injury. He took a penalty, fired a shot on goal, blocked two shots and laid a hit in a 3-2 win over Ottawa.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's always been plagued by injuries in his career, but this year's been especially bad, as he's played in just 17 games. Malone is a terrific power forward when he can stay on the ice, so he could boost fantasy teams for the rest of this season if healthy.
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Senators, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone has not played since injuring his shoulder Mar. 18, but he will be back on the ice Tuesday night. Malone has totaled just seven points in 16 games this season, so it may be best to see how he looks before getting him back in the lineup.
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Senators, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: For his part, Ryan Malone says he is good to go, but coach Jon Cooper hasn't quite signed off on that notion. Still, it's clear that barring a setback, the winger is poised to see his first game action since March 18.
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The report notes that he wasn't sporting a non-contact jersey, though at this point it remains to be seen just how close Ryan Malone is to a return to game action.
News:Ryan Malone (left shoulder) has been placed on IR, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Ryan Malone will require further examination before determining whether he might need surgery, but either way the left winger is out indefinitely, with Pierre-Cedric Labrie in line to fill in for him in the Tampa Bay lineup.
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) is out indefinitely, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times
Analysis:Ryan Malone injured his left shoulder after being demolished on a hit by the Flyers' Zac Rinaldo. Malone has already missed time with injury this year, only playing in 16 games so far. The ruling that he is out indefinitely may be a cause for concern.
News:Ryan Malone left Monday's game against the Flyers with a possible injury, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's exit came after a blow to the head by Zac Rinaldo. His status for the rest of the game is uncertain.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) returned to action Thursday against the Jets. He fired two shots, laid three hits and picked up one assist in 19:26.
Analysis: He skated with Steven Stamkos and Marty St. Louis. Go ahead and get him back in there -- you need to take full advantage of every game he's healthy.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) said that he will be available Thursday against the Jets, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Erlendsson suggests that the return of Ryan Malone Thursday could result in Adam Hall being scratched by the Lightning. Malone, who last played on February 7, has recorded five points in 10 games to date.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) will not play Monday against the Penguins, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: We'll revisit his status as Tuesday's game against the Devils approaches, but for now the Lightning continue to play it safe with Ryan Malone.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) will not play Thursday against the Rangers, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone is making progress in his recovery from the injury and hopes to rejoin the Lightning during its four-game road trip. He's been limited to 10 games this season, producing a respectable five points.
News: Coach Guy Boucher said Tuesday that Ryan Malone (lower body) could be back in the lineup "soon," tampabay.com reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone, who skated with the team Tuesday, will miss the next couple of games, but it appears as though he is now inching toward a return. He's missed eight games with the injury.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) has been skating on his own, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone hasn't played since February 7, but could skate with full gear on Friday and be reevaluated Monday. If team doctor's clear him for contact Monday, then we'll know he's close to returning.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) acknowledges that he will miss at least 10 days of action, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Coach Guy Boucher indicated earlier Tuesday that Ryan Malone was expected to be out 3-4 weeks, but the winger -- while acknowledging that he'll miss a minimum of 10 days -- does hope to beat his coach's estimated timetable.
News: Coach Guy Boucher noted Tuesday that Ryan Malone is expected to be out 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's exact issue has yet to be specified, and while the general tone Monday was that he wasn't looking at a long-term absence, that's an assessment that has obviously changed. Richard Panik has been summoned from to AHL to help out up front with Malone sidelined.
News:Ryan Malone has been placed on IR with a lower body injury, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's injury is not believed to be a long-term issue, but he'll be replaced on the Lightning roster for now by Richard Panik.
News:Ryan Malone (lower-body injury) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: With Ryan Malone out, Pierre-Cedric Labrie will suit up Sunday for his third game of the season. Consider Malone day-to-day until specifics regarding his injury are revealed.
News:Ryan Malone potted two goals, including the game winner, in Friday's 6-4 win over Ottawa.
Analysis: He's strong near the net and if he could only stay healthy, he might become the next Tomas Holmstrom. Use him now at every opportunity -- the injury risk is awfully high.
News:Ryan Malone picked up a power-play goal Tuesday in Tampa's 4-1 victory over Carolina. It was his first goal of the season.
Analysis: He was just outside the blue paint and hammered home a garbage goal. But a goal is a goal, and as long as he's healthy (which he is now), he's a multi-category fantasy contributor. Make sure you have an insurance policy, but ride Ryan Malone hard until he gets hurt again.
News:Ryan Malone will likely get a chance to skate with Steven Stamkos and Marty St. Louis on Tampa Bay's top line.
Analysis: He's oft-injured and a compressed season could cause him problems in that area. But he's not afraid to go into the kitchen to score dirty goals off rebounds. Valuable, but have a handcuff for those inevitable injuries.
News:Ryan Malone needed five stitches to close a cut above his right eye after getting accidentally hit by a a stick at an informal skate earlier in the week, reports the Tampa Bay Times.
Analysis: He ended up with a shiner and was lucky it didn't hit his eye. He doesn't wear a visor, but doesn't plan on donning one after this incident.
Tampa Bay's Malone Finds 19th, 20th Scores Of Season
News:Ryan Malone was painfully close Saturday night to recording hat tricks in two consecutive games. Just two days after the Pittsburgh native buried three versus the Devils, Malone registered two more scores against visiting Winnipeg.
Analysis: It is unclear exactly what the Bolts' trainers have been putting in Ryan Malone's water these past few days, but the veteran winger has been more than making up for his woeful minus-11 rating with points lately.
News:Ryan Malone scored three of Tampa's four goals in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Devils.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's fourth career hat trick came at a price, and that price was defensive play, as he went minus-1 despite scoring all three goals at even strength. Of course, Tampa's awful goalkeeping situation certainly doesn't make things any easier on him or the Bolts' other skaters.
News:Ryan Malone picked up a goal and an assist in Monday's loss to Buffalo. He fired a game-high seven shots on Ryan Miller.
Analysis: He now has 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) in an injury-shortened season. He's a reasonable late-season activation but make a mental note for next season that you can't really count on him for more than 55-65 games and mid-40 point production.
News:Ryan Malone's point streak now stands at seven games and seven points (three goals, four assists) after potting an assist in Tuesday's victory over the Bruins.
Analysis: Slow and steady wins the race, and that seems to be Ryan Malone's M.O. these days. No complaints, though -- he has a point in 10 of his last 11 games and is a solid activation.
News:Ryan Malone's point streak now stands at six games and six points (three goals, three assists) after he scored his 13th goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Hurricanes.
Analysis: He fired a game-high six shots on the night. His season this year is a mirror of his output last year but fingers crossed he stays healthy for the last dozen games or so. Continue to use him while he's streaking.
News:Ryan Malone picked up a power-play assist Tuesday to extend his point streak to four games and four points.
Analysis: He actually has points in seven of his last eight games; five of his seven points in that span have come with the man advantage. Ryan Malone also has 25 PIM in those eight games. He's a solid multi-category fantasy producer when healthy.
News:Ryan Malone picked up an assist Saturday in an OT win over Carolina. He now has points in three straight games.
Analysis: It came on the power play, a spot where he has picked up four points -- all assists -- in his last seven games. He also has 23 PIMs in those seven. Take advantage.
News:Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal in Friday's OT victory over the Rangers.
Analysis: He has five points (one goal, four assists) in his last six games. But it's just his first goal in 11 games. He's been steady of late and is worth of activation right now.
News:Ryan Malone is nursing a three-game, three-assist scoring streak after picking up an assist in Saturday's loss to the Penguins. All three of those helpers have come with the man advantage.
Analysis: The oft-injured power forward is playing well despite continued rumors that he might be shipped out of town in a trade. He delivers multi-category goodness when he's in the lineup so make sure you're taking advantage.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) returned to action Tuesday against Ottawa. He played 19:34 and finished with three shots, one blocked shot and a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: Get him back in there and take advantage of any game you can get from this guy. Just prep for his next absence. Seriously.
News:Ryan Malone, out since January 21 with an upper body injury, will be in the lineup Tuesday night against the Senators, according to a team press release.
Analysis:Ryan Malone said he was going to play in this one, and this confirms it. If Malone had stayed healthy this season, he might have challenged his career high of 51 points in 2007-08 (he has 27 in 41 games this campaign), but that hasn't been the case. Still, the Bolts can certainly use him as they try to make a late run at one of the last playoff spots.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) says he will play Tuesday against Ottawa, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: If Ryan Malone could stay healthy, he would be a good fantasy option, as he's put up 27 points (10G, 17A) and 37 PIM in 41 games this season. He certainly can put up points, but has proven to be injury-prone.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) was scratched Sunday, reports the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Analysis:Ryan Malone really should buy a St. Bernard ... either that or he should just strap on a St. John's first aid kit to his behind. He's missed time due to injury every single season and this year is no different. Do not activate him until you see his name in a box score, perhaps even a couple times just to be sure.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) is not on the ice for warmups before Saturday's game at Buffalo, the Tampa Tribune's Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone will likely return either Sunday against Pittsburgh or Tuesday against Ottawa.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) practiced Thursday morning and took contact for the first time since his injury Jan. 21, reports the Tampa Times. He might play Saturday against Buffalo.
Analysis: "We need this guy in the lineup," said coach Guy Boucher. Ryan Malone had stepped up his play right before the injury with three goals and seven points in his previous eight games. Re-activate him once you see his name in a box score.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, the report adds that Ryan Malone, who has 27 points in 41 games, has a good chance to play Saturday against the Sabres.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) skated Tuesday in a yellow non-contact jersey, the Bolts' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone has recorded 27 points (10G, 17A) and 37 PIM in 41 games this season. Keep an eye out for when he is cleared for contact.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) has resumed skating, according to the Associated Press.
Analysis: He has already missed four games and probably won't return until he has a couple of good practices under his belt. He should remain on your bench until you see his name in a box score.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Florida and is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Los Angeles, TampaBayLightning.com reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone's recovery seems to have stalled a bit, as he was previously expected to be available for Tuesday's game against Winnipeg.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) won't play Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Beyond that, it's unclear if he'll miss additional game action. It was previously expected that he would be ready to play Tuesday night, but Ryan Malone was unable to practice with his teammates Monday.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) was not on the ice for practice Monday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: He was expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, but his absence in the first practice following the All-Star break suggests that his availability remains in question.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) is expected back Tuesday after the All-Star break, reports Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: He'd been a decent producer before his injury so you need to get them back in your lineup. But be sure to have a solid handcuff. This big-bodied power forward is always at risk of another injury.
Lightning's Malone (Upper Body) Does Not Expect To Play Tuesday
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) said that he doesn't expect to play Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone suffered the upper body injury Saturday against Phoenix.
News:Ryan Malone suffered an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game against Phoenix and did not return, reports Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times.
Analysis:Ryan Malone played just under two minutes before retreating to the dressing room. You know his injury history -- staple him to the pine and wait for a severity report.
News:Ryan Malone continued his hot hand with a goal and assist in Tuesday's win over Boston.
Analysis: He's on a three-game point streak (two goals, three assists) and has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last five games. He also has 15 hits and one major penalty in those five games. Take full advantage.
News:Ryan Malone scored a power-play goal in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He's actually starting to warm up a little -- he has two goals and two assists in his last four games. And two of those points have come on the power play. You need to use him while he's productive -- there could be an injury just around the corner.
News:Ryan Malone scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's shootout loss to Vancouver. He finished plus-2.
Analysis: He did come up big with the game-tying goal at the 18:59 mark of the third. Ryan Malone has five points and a plus-3 rating in his last three games, but remember, there's an injury interruption in there. He provides fantasy value when he's healthy, but seems almost guaranteed to miss 12-20 games a year. Make sure you have a healthy handcuff if you keep him rostered.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) played 13:24 Saturday in his return to action Saturday.
Analysis: He didn't contribute much -- he fired one shot and finished minus-1 in 18 shifts. He did block one shot and was credited with two hits. Go ahead and use him as you normally would.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone took part in the Lightning's morning skate, so it would seem more likely that he will play than sit out. Malone has not played since Dec. 31, but he picked up eight points (2G, 6A) in the last 10 games he appeared in.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) skated without any issues Friday, Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone apparently remains day-to-day on a technical basis, but it seems safe to say that his status is trending in a positive direction as Saturday's game against Montreal approaches.
News: The plan is for Ryan Malone (lower body) to practice Friday and see how it goes, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: He'll sit out Thursday's game against Ottawa, as a result and remains day-to-day.
News:Ryan Malone (lower body) did not play in Tuesday's game against Toronto, TSN reports.
Analysis: This is the second-straight game Ryan Malone has missed with the lower body injury. He is still considered day-to-day.
News:Ryan Malone is out for Monday's game with a lower body injury, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone was involved in a collision in practice. He should be considered day-to-day for now.
News:Ryan Malone is likely out Tuesday after being involved in a collision in Monday's practice, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Details of Ryan Malone's setback are not available, but he was unable to finish Tuesday's skate and will likely get the night off. Consider Malone day-to-day for now.
News:Ryan Malone picked up three assists in Saturday's win over the Hurricanes. It's just his second multi-point game of the season.
Analysis:Ryan Malone has really scuffled this season, in part because of injuries. He's an ongoing injury risk and he seems to be losing his tough edge, too. He may end up morphing into a Tomas Holmstrom-like power-play specialist in the next few years. Until then, he's not worth the ownership risk except in the deepest of leagues.
News:Ryan Malone scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Panthers.
Analysis: It was just a week ago that his coach ripped him for his lack of conditioning but it looks like things have come back up to where they should be. He's not the power forward he once was but he still has value in deeper formats.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) returned to action Saturday but took only two shifts in the third period, not because of injury but rather poor play, according to Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: Coach Guy Boucher ripped Ryan Malone after game, saying he "wasn't skating, hasn't played in a while and is not anywhere near game shape." Keep him reserved until he gets his fitness up and gets out of his coach's dog house.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Devils, according to the Lightning's official Twitter page.
Analysis: Consider this confirmation that Ryan Malone will be in the lineup Saturday as expected. The Lightning have not announced their line combinations for Saturday night, but a healthy Malone figures to re-join the top group with Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis.
News: Lightning coach Guy Boucher thinks Ryan Malone (upper body) is a lock to play Saturday night against New Jersey, reports Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: He was on a three-game streak before the injury but he'll be hard-pressed to pick up where he left off, at least immediately. He does have 10 points in the 14 games he has played so get him back in there once he proves the injury is thing of the past.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) will not play in Thursday's game against the Penguins, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Head coach Guy Boucher said Ryan Malone would suit up if it were a playoff game, so look for him to return to the ice for Saturday's game against the Devils.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) has a "minimal" chance to play Thursday against the Penguins, says Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: That quote came straight from the mouth of Bolts' coach Guy Boucher. We're not surprised -- Ryan Malone has barely returned to practice. Keep him reserved until you see his name in a couple of box scores.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) skated with his teammates Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone has not been cleared for contact, but his participation in Wednesday's practice is an indication that a return is not far off.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jets, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: For those facing a weekly lineup decision, it's probably best to look elsewhere for help on the wing given the uncertainty surrounding his availability for the next few days.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) has yet to resume skating, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: As such, Ryan Malone will not be available for Saturday's game against the Blues. Though Malone will sit out Saturday, head coach Guy Boucher is hopeful that he will be able to play in Monday's game against the Jets. Expect an update on Malone's status if his injury status changes.
News:Ryan Malone will miss Tampa Bay's game Wednesday with an upper body injury, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribuen reports.
Analysis:Ryan Malone suffered the injury against Florida on Sunday. The Lightning haven't indicated the injury to be a long-term concern, so November 12th against St. Louis should be in play for his return.
News:Ryan Malone suffered an upper-body injury in the second period against Florida on Sunday and did not return, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: In case you saw his ice time of 11:28, there's your reason. The Bolts are off until Wednesday, so at least that gives Ryan Malone a little extra time to heal. On a brighter note, he did score his fourth of the season in the win, a power-play marker.
News:Ryan Malone potted a power-play goal Sunday against Florida. It extended his point streak to three games.
Analysis: November has been kind so far -- one goal and three assists. He now has 10 points in 14 games and has really kicked up his pace. Take advantage.
News:Ryan Malone had two assists in Friday's OT win over Chicago.
Analysis: There's no sign that upper-body injury he had earlier in the week is bothering him at all. He has five points in his last five games mostly playing alongside Steven Stamkos and Teddy Purcell.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) played more than 16 minutes Tuesday against the Hurricanes and picked up an assist.
Analysis: He has three points in his last four games. But this upper-body malady of late is a bit concerning to us considering his off-season shoulder surgery. Still, he's chugging along at the exact point-PIM pace we expected this season. Roll him if you have room for a 45-50 point, 75-80 PIM power forward with power-play upside.
News:Ryan Malone (upper body) had an MRI on Monday, which came back negative, and he is expected to play Tuesday, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: He was a man of few words other than to say "everything is good" and that he was going to play. You can breathe a sigh of relief if he's on your roster. Activate him as you usually would.
News:Ryan Malone is day-to-day with an upper body injury, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Beyond Monday, there's no word about his status other than that it's not related to his previous shoulder ailments.
News:Ryan Malone potted the game-winning goal Tuesday against Buffalo.
Analysis: He has three goals, two assists and 11 PIMs in nine games, a tally that would be consistent with our expectations for him. He should be solid for close to 50 points and 100 PIMs if he can stay healthy.
News:Ryan Malone will not be suspended for a hit on Montreal's Chris Campoli, NHL.com reports.
Analysis: NHL senior vice president of player safety and hockey operations Brendan Shanahan reviewed the incident which happened during the third period of Saturday night's preseason game. Shanahan's evaluation is that after Campoli lost control of the puck, the defenseman lunged in a way that his head became the principal point of contact. "We felt that this hit was the most challenging one so far in this preseason for the Department of Player Safety to evaluate," said Shanahan. "In the end, we felt that Ryan Malone had committed to the hit when Campoli was upright. However, when the contact was made, Campoli's head position significantly changed just prior to the hit."
News:Ryan Malone will likely face supplemental discipline after delivering a hit to the head of Canadiens' defenseman Chris Campoli. The incident occurred in the third period of Saturday's game; Campoli did not return.
Analysis: It was an ugly hit -- there's no other way to put it. He could be sat down for a while.
News:Ryan Malone saw 13:08 of ice time Thursday in his preseason debut. He picked up an assist on the power play.
Analysis: He's always going to be out at least a couple times every season because of injury but 65-70 games isn't out of the question. He's good on the PP when he parks himself in front of opposing goalies. And he skates on a top-two line at even strength when he's healthy. Draft him with an insurance policy.
Bolts' Malone (Shoulder) Finally Ready For Game Action
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) will suit up Thursday against Montreal in his first preseason action this year, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: The good news? He's healthy. "From an injury standpoint, he's in the best shape I've seen him in a long time," head athletic trainer Tommy Mulligan said. The bad? Bolts' brass know full well that he won't make it through a full season without another injury. "More than any other player on our team, he submits himself to those areas where it hurts," said coach Guy Boucher. "It's impossible to not get injured when you do the things he does." He played just 54 games last season and hasn't played more than 70 regular-season games in his three seasons in Tampa Bay. You need to know what you're getting if you draft this guy.
News:Ryan Malone (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of the season, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: General manager Steve Yzerman will limit Ryan Malone to just two preseason games -- Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 against the Canadiens -- "just to be cautious." Watch this situation carefully as Malone was originally expected to be out until at least November. And we all know how the early return experiment worked out for teammate Vinny Lecavalier a few seasons back.
News:Ryan Malone, who underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in July, has been cleared to resume full training, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: While initial reports suggested that he could miss up to six months, Ryan Malone now says that he expects to be ready for the start of the regular season. While he has been cleared for full training, Malone has not yet been cleared for contact, and likely won't be before the start of training camp. As a result, look for him to miss some, if not all, of the Lightning's preseason games.
Lightning's Malone Undergoes Surgery on Ailing Shoulder
News: Malone recently underwent shoulder surgery and could be out 4-to-6 months, Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reports
Analysis: Malone's recovery timetable will likely prevent him from being ready for the beginning of the regular season. As of now, Malone is projected to return sometime in mid-December.
News: Malone (shoulder) was kept off the ice for the second straight day Tuesday, though he is not expected to miss Saturday's Game 1 against the Bruins, The Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: As mentioned in the report, Bolts coach Guy Boucher is being careful with Malone, considering the winger dealt with a number of injuries in 2010-11. "Oh, he's playing," coach Guy Boucher said. "Don't worry about that." It sounds like the bench boss is confident about Malone's progress ahead of a new playoff series.
News: Malone scored the game-winning goal Tuesday night against Washington.
Analysis: He is still struggling with that shoulder injury and won't be 100 percent until the offseason. But he's managing to contribute anyway and that's a relief to the Bolts.
News: Malone snagged a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-2, Game 6 victory over Pittsburgh, his first points of the series.
Analysis: Malone padded the late Lightning lead with a breakaway goal capped off with a close-range slapper that beat Marc Andre Fleury. The former Penguin also endeared himself to his old squad by plowing a PIttsburgh defender into Fleury. There is a possibility that Malone will not be available for Wednesday's Game 7, as he laid out Pascal Dupuis with a lateral hit to the head that is sure to draw the attention of NHL watchdog Colin Campbell; a suspension would not be a surprise as the contact appeared to be a textbook Rule 48 hit.
News: Malone sniped a breakaway goal in Monday's Game 6 win over Pittsburgh. He also picked up an assist.
Analysis: He was cherry picking at the Pens' blue line and he took a two-line pass that sprung him alone on Marc-Andre Fleury. He cranked a point-blank slapper that fooled Flower; it's surprising he could actually muster that kind of shot given the weakness in his shoulder. There is a possibility that Malone will not be available for Wednesday's Game 7, as he laid out Pascal Dupuis with a lateral hit to the head that is sure to draw the attention of NHL watchdog Colin Campbell; a suspension would not be a surprise as the contact appeared to be a textbook Rule 48 hit.
News: Malone (shoulder) sat out Sunday's practice, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: It's unlikely he'll take any practices during the playoffs as long as his team is in the hunt as that shoulder of his is quite seriously injured. He'd probably be on the shelf for four-to-six weeks if it was the regular season but is putting on his game face (along with some serious bracing and taping) to be able to hit the ice. Opponents have noticed and are pounding him at every opportunity.
News: Malone (upper body) will play against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: Malone has been expected to play all along as Tampa faces a tough test down 2-1 in Game 3.
Lightning's Malone Likely to Play in Game 4 Despite Injury
News: Malone suffered an upper body injury in Monday's Game 3, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Analysis: Malone missed a portion of the first period after suffering the injury, but he was able to return and play 11 minutes in the game. Despite the injury, coach Guy Boucher believes Malone will be able to play in Game 4 Wednesday.
News: Malone will not play in Saturday's regular season finale against Carolina, the Lightning's official site reports.
Analysis: With Tampa Bay's playoff spot locked up, the team will give Malone a rest day Saturday in preparation for the playoffs.
News: Malone scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's victory over the Panthers.
Analysis: He still isn't 100 percent but any production is good production for a guy coming off abdominal surgery.
News: Malone picked up a goal in Tuesday's loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: He now has goals in back-to-back games although he did miss Sunday's game. His fantasy contributions will be sporadic until season's end.
News: Malone was a healthy scratch Sunday, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: No real surprise -- he's only seen action in one game since his return from an eight-week injury absence. Be sure to have some insurance for him in daily leagues -- he may only see action in one of the team's last two games.
News: Malone scored his 12th goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Wild.
Analysis: He'll have minimal value during regular season play but he could be a pleasant surprise in the postseason. He's a big body that could provide a Tomas Holmstrom-like presence during power plays.
News: Malone played less than 11 minutes in his return to the lineup Thursday against his old team, the Penguins.
Analysis: He'd missed 21 games with an abdominal injury and was clearly being eased back, but appears to be relatively safe to redeploy for the final games of the season.
News: Malone (abdomen) will come off IR for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh, TampaBayLightning.com reports.
Analysis: While his 34 points in 50 games isn't a gigantic total, Malone could still be serviceable before the season's end for most of his owners. His immediate usefulness isn't clear, however.
News: Malone could have played Tuesday but the team decided to stick to the original target date of Thursday, reports the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: Coach Guy Boucher said he was tempted to put Malone back in there Tuesday, but thought better of it. The long absence will make it difficult for Malone to get up to game speed quickly so his immediate fantasy impact will be muted.
News: Malone (abdomen) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Ottawa, TampaBayLightning.com reports.
Analysis: Malone was originally targeting Thursday's game for a return, so Tuesday's game might be a bit too optimistic. Still, anything can happen, so we'll follow his situation leading up to game time.
News: Malone (abdomen) has been cleared to play and is targeting a return against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: It's basically the exact timetable Malone has been working with for the past week or so. We'll follow his situation as the 31st approaches.
News: Malone (abdomen) took part in a full morning skate with the Lightning on Saturday, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Malone has been out since Feb. 8, and the report notes that he is expected back by the first of April.
News: Malone (abdomen) was on the ice for Wednesday's practice sporting a non-contact jersey, the Lightning's official site reports.
Analysis: He's still close to two weeks away from returning to the lineup, so we may not see Malone until the postseason if he suffers a setback between now and then.
News: Malone (abdomen) was spotted on the ice Monday sporting a red (no contact) jersey, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The report adds that the time-frame for Malone's return is about two weeks.
News: Malone (abdomen) is "making progress" in his recovery from what the team is finally revealing as a partially-torn stomach muscle, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: Coach Guy Boucher was thankful that the injury did not require surgery but the rugged winger will not be back in the lineup before April.
News: Malone (abdomen) was placed on IR, Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: There still hasn't been an absolutely concrete statement made on Malone's condition, but it looks safe to expect him to miss at least a few weeks, though it looks probable that he'll be out at least a month.
News: There are fears that Malone may have a torn abdominal muscle and could miss 6-8 weeks, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Malone is still undergoing evaluation, but it looks like the Lightning -- and in turn, his fantasy owners, will be without Malone's services for some time.
Bolts' Malone: Returns But Leaves With Injury Again
News: Malone returned to action Tuesday and picked up an assist, but played just 6:36 before leaving with a mid-body injury, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: Uh-oh -- looks like he returned too soon. Get him back on your bench and do not activate him until you see his name in several consecutive box scores.
News: Malone (lower body) is slated to return to action Tuesday against the Sabres, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Malone is back, but note that in 11 January contests (he last played Jan. 21) he recorded just three points.
News: Malone (lower body) skated Friday, but was held out of the lineup against the Caps.
Analysis: There's a chance that he'll be back in the lineup Sunday, so keep an eye on head coach Guy Boucher's plans for him following Saturday practice.
News: Malone (mid-body injury) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia, the Tampa Tribune's Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: Malone skated on his own after Tuesday's team skate, but was nowhere near full speed and seemed to be moving gingerly while skating and shooting. After Tuesday's game, Tampa is off until Friday, giving Malone a few extra days to rest before possibly making a return against the Capitals.
News: Malone (lower body) picked up just three points in 11 games in January and has just two goals in his last 20 games.
Analysis: Most owners have him to deliver power-play goals but he's clearly in a slump. He started the season so strong but he appears to be settling in his standard 50-point pace. And that means he's going to be a second-half disappointment if things don't change fast.
News: Malone (undisclosed) will not play against Atlanta on Sunday, TampaBayLightning.com writer Mark Pukalo reports.
Analysis: There's no word on whether Malone might be able to suit up for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
News: Malone notched a power-play goal in Sunday's loss to the Devils.
Analysis: Nine of his 11 goals this season have come with the man advantage. He has 32 points in 43 games and is on pace for a 61-point season. If he keeps it up, he'll establish a new career best. That's worthy of a roll in almost every format.
News: Malone picked up an assist Saturday playing on a line with Steven Stamkos and Marty St. Louis.
Analysis: He could see more time on that line if Steve Downie is suspended for his nasty hit to the head of Peter Regin. He's on pace to shatter his previous best. Use him well.
News: Malone picked up an assist Tuesday night. He now has points in 14 of his last 17 games.
Analysis: He has seven goals and 11 assists in that span and he even has 19 PIMs, too. He's on a career pace right now -- use him while he's surging.
News: Malone's return from an upper-body injury Wednesday saw him score in the loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: Malone's having quite a December with 10 points and four goals. He returned to action after just one game out, but the grinding forward looks good to go if you need to activate him.
News: Malone (upper body) will play against the Islanders on Wednesday, Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: With nine points in the month of December, Malone is someone you'll want activated on Wednesday. He was questionable for this game after suffering a minor injury over the weekend and getting nicked up again against Carolina on Monday.
News: Malone is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed upper body injury, reports the St. Petersburg Times. He was injured in Monday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: He had really picked things up lately with seven goals and 17 points in his last 16 games. He has eight goals on the season, seven on the power play. Reserve him.
News: Malone picked up an assist and was plus-2 in just less than 10 minutes of action against Carolina on Monday night before leaving with upper body injury, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: His absence for the third period was declared precautionary by the team, which leads us to believe that they're expecting him to play against the Islanders on Wednesday night.
News: Malone has now made seven straight score sheets after collecting two assists in Tampa Bay's win at Vancouver on Saturday night.
Analysis: He has four markers and six assists over that span. His credentials this season are marred only by his minus-11 rating, but if your league doesn't use that as a scoring category, there's really isn't a down side to starting him most nights.
News: Malone fired a game-high nine shots in Saturday's win over Colorado. He tallied a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist.
Analysis: He now has nine points, including five on the power play, in his last seven games. He just has to be in your lineup.
News: Malone set up two goals, including one on the power play, in Tampa's shootout loss to Florida. He also picked up a minor penalty.
Analysis: He has finally stopped hitting the snooze button and has five points and nine PIMs in his last four games. It seems like he's on the cusp of something special. Make sure he's active.
News: Malone scored two power-play goals in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. He also picked up a minor penalty.
Analysis: He now has points in back-to-back games and five points in his last five games. He may be starting to regain some momentum and relevance; watch him.
News: Malone picked up an assist Wednesday night.
Analysis: As usual, he's getting points on an occasional basis but he's just not picking up the kind of sin bin points we're accustomed to seeing from him. At this point, he's a difficult activation.
News: Malone scored on the power play Thursday night against the Capitals.
Analysis: His role on the PP may become even more important now that Vinny Lecavalier is on the shelf. He won't ever be a superstar but he does bring a Tomas Holmstrom-like presence to the Bolts.
News: Malone's helper Tuesday gives him eight points in 14 games.
Analysis: He's on pace to match last year's 47 points but he has registered just one goal so far. It's a far cry from the three consecutive and five of six seasons of 20 goals. He'll pick it up but 20 may be a stretch this season.
News: The zebras hit Malone for nine penalty minutes Saturday against San Jose, including a major for fighting the Sharks' Jamie McGinn.
Analysis: He isn't in teammate Steve Downie's league when it comes to time in the box, so don't jump to the conclusion that he'll pile on the PIMs. Before Saturday, he had just three two-minute minors all season.
News: Malone picked up two power-play assists in regulation and scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Wednesday's win over Montreal.
Analysis: He put on quite the show. He remains a 50-point, 80 PIM forward but it's nights like these that make him a tempting target in fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone played on Tuesday against the Hurricanes for the first time since suffering a knee injury on March 11. He tallied an assist and plus-1 rating in 16:10 of ice time. It was his third assist in six games.
Analysis: Malone would like a strong finish to the season after his hot start seems like it happened five years ago. But with only a few games remaining, how much of an impact can the veteran forward really make? Malone will remain a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward on Draft Day 2010.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone (knee) is set to return to the lineup Tuesday night. "It looks like he's good," coach Rick Tocchet said. "He wants to play. He asked me to play."
Analysis: Malone got off to a great start this season before fading away badly once the calendar turned to 2010. He's worth activating in daily leagues if you own him, but just don't expect him to rack up the points in this final week.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone (upper body, knee) returned to practice Monday.
Analysis: Malone, who has been out since mid-March, shot out of the gate this season with 35 points in his first 41 games, but has just nine in 25 games since then. He might be back in Fantasy Week 24 (March 29-April 4), but he's too risky to start at this critical point and only a brave owner would use him in the final week of the season.
News: NHL.com reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone underwent knee surgery Tuesday. TSN.ca reported earlier in the day that Malone is likely out until at least early April.
Analysis: Malone's 2009-10 season has been an absolute disaster, and his Fantasy owners will be glad they won't have to worry about having to use him in their playoffs. You might as well release the underachieving winger in all formats at this point.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone was held out of Sunday's game against the Penguins with an upper-body injury. Malone, who returned Thursday from the same injury after missing one game, has now missed the last two contests.
Analysis: Apparently, Malone wasn't ready for action and returned a bit premature. He has a minus-7 rating in his last seven games, so it's not like he can't afford to take a few games off. Malone's numbers continue to be in the tank as he has been bumped off the scoring lines and onto a checking line. We warned you that Malone's fast start was an aberration. We just hope you sold high. Malone has become a tough Fantasy start and is a risky one heading into Week 22 (March 15-21).
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Maple Leafs after missing one game with an upper-body injury. He had no points in 10:01 of ice time and finished at minus-1. Malone has no points and a minus-4 rating in his last three games. He has a minus-7 rating in his last seven games.
Analysis: Malone's numbers continue to be in the tank as he has been bumped off the scoring lines and onto a checking line. We warned you that Malone's fast start was an aberration. We just hope you sold high. Malone has become a tough Fantasy start.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone did not play in Tuesday's game against the Canadiens due to an upper-body injury. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Malone's owners were delirious going into 2010 after the winger put up 35 points in his first 40 games this season. Then came January. Since the turn of the calendar, Malone has just nine points in 24 games, and his owners will have to be hoping he sits out the rest of this week so they have a legitimate reason to bench him. Malone has the potential to be a must-start Fantasy forward, but he's really struggling at the moment.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone has an upper-body injury and will not play Tuesday at Montreal. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Malone's owners were delirious going into 2010 after the winger put up 35 points in his first 40 games this season. Then came January. Since the turn of the calendar, Malone has just nine points in 24 games, and his owners will have to be hoping he sits out the rest of this week so they have a legitimate reason to bench him. Malone has the potential to be a must-start Fantasy forward, but he's really struggling at the moment.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone may be stuck on the third line in Tampa for a while, as coach Rick Tocchet believes he may have found the checking line's he's been missing for most of the season in Malone, Nate Thompson and Jeff Halpern.
Analysis: Malone had a great start to this season, with 35 points in his first 40 games, but he has just five points in his 15 contests since the turn of the calendar to 2010. Owners in 12-team formats might want to cut their losses now.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone has just two goals and four assists in his last 19 games.
Analysis: Malone's ownership percentage has dropped from 95 to 92, and for good reason. After a good first couple of months, his offensive production has fallen off the face of the earth lately and people are rightly jumping ship. Owners in 12-team leagues and smaller should think about dumping/trading him while they can.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Hurricanes. Tampa Bay grabbed the early lead when Malone -- who was jostling with Chad LaRose in front of the crease -- corralled a loose rebound off a shot by Kurtis Foster and slipped the puck underneath Cam Ward at 11:07. It was his 20th goal but first score in 10 games.
Analysis: Malone totaled 15 goals in his first 25 games. He has only five goals in his last 23 appearances. We figured he wouldn't keep up the scoring pace and Malone hasn't. However, he hasn't been totally useless. He is still picking up a lot of assists. It's just with the low-goal scoring output, Malone has dropped to being a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 on Sunday against the Devils. He has one goal and two assists in his last eight games.
Analysis: Malone was one of the NHL's best scorers in the first two months of the season as he stormed out of the gate with 15 scores in 25 games. He has since scored only four times in his last 19 appearances. He still finished with 12 points in December, so Malone hasn't been totally useless. However, he is not as strong as a Fantasy option as he was earlier in the year.
News: The Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to wait a little longer to end their 10-game losing streak against the New Jersey Devils. How long? Nobody really knows after the Devils-Lightning game was suspended Friday night when a lighting problem on one side of the arena could not be fixed. The teams waited almost two hours before the league decided to suspend the game with the Lightning leading 3-0 with 9:12 left in the period. "We felt the teams could not continue playing," said Colin Campbell, the NHL's senior executive vice president of hockey operations. "We tried for an hour and 52 minutes to restore power and appropriate lighting, but were left with no alternative but to postpone further play for the evening." The game will resume at the point where play was stopped. Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wanted the game to resume Sunday, provided the building was available. "I think we got a five-minute power play, too," Tocchet quipped. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said a circuit breaker at three-year-old Prudential Center went down during the second period. The teams went to their locker rooms after initially waiting about 10 minutes for the lights to come back on. Lamoriello said arena personnel turned up the LED lights on the scoreboard to provide more light, but there were too many shadows for play to continue. "Safety has to come first," said Lamoriello, who said he was in constant contact with the league during the problem.
Analysis: The teams could not afford to wait much longer for a decision on Friday, as the Devils play in Montreal and the Lightning are in Philadelphia on Saturday night. The last time an NHL game was postponed was on Nov. 22, 2005, when Detroit defenseman Jiri Fischer had a seizure on the bench in the first period of a game against the Nashville Predators. Doctors had to perform CPR on Fischer. Steve Downie, Brandon Bochenski and Steven Stamkos scored for Tampa Bay, which had won five of its last seven games. Kurtis Foster had a pair of assists, while Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone and Martin St. Louis all had one assist. Mike Smith had 20 saves while working on a shutout. His counterpart, Martin Brodeur, wasn't having as good a night having made only four saves. Not knowing when this game will be continued makes for a tough situation in Fantasy. As soon as we know more about the makeup date, we will let you know what happens with the scoring in Fantasy.
News: Tampa Bay winger Ryan Malone picked up four points in the win over the Islanders on Monday night. Malone had two goals and two assists in the game and now has 34 points on the season. He scored his 17th goal in the 3rd period and tallied his 18th just minutes later in the same period. Both goals came on power plays for the Lightning.
Analysis: Malone now has six points in his last two games with two goals and four assists over that span. He's playing well right now and deserves to be active in most Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone was in the lineup on Friday against the Avalanche after suffering a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Oilers. He had no points in 16:30 of ice time and finished at minus-1. Malone has one goal and three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: The Lightning were pretty relieved when Malone's tests came back clean. They thought the injury was pretty serious, but it turned out to be very minor. Malone has slowed down a bit offensively over the last few weeks after storming out of the gates, but is still second on the team with 16 goals and figures to contribute prominently playing alongside Steven Stamkos, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier. Continue to keep him active heading into Week 11 (Dec. 14-20).
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone (lower body) expects to play Friday at Colorado.
Analysis: Malone has slowed down a bit offensively over the last few weeks after storming out of the gates, but is still second on the team with 16 goals and figures to contribute prominently playing alongside Steven Stamkos, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier. We should probably curb our expectations for the rest of the season, but Malone remains a viable Fantasy start in most formats.
News: Tampa Bay's top goal scorers, center Steven Stamkos and left wing Ryan Malone, are day to day after being injured in a 3-2 loss to Edmonton. Malone had an MRI exam Thursday for an undisclosed lower body injury he received in Wednesday night's game. He might play when the Lightning begin a six-game road trip Friday at Colorado.
Analysis: Malone has one goal and three assists in his last five games. He has slowed down a bit offensively over the last few weeks after storming out of the gates. He is still second on the team with 16 goals and figures to contribute prominently playing alongside Stamkos, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier. We should probably curb our expectations for the rest of the season, but Malone is a viable Fantasy start when healthy. Keep tabs on his progress leading up to Week 11 (Dec. 14-20).
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone left Wednesday's game against the Oilers with a lower-body injury. He did pick up an assist and finished at plus-1 in 4:21 of ice time. He has one goal and three assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Malone has slowed down a bit offensively over the last few weeks after storming out of the gates. He is still second on the team with 16 goals and figures to contribute prominently playing alongside Steven Stamkos, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier. We should probably curb our expectations for the rest of the season, but Malone is a viable Fantasy start when healthy.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone tallied his sixth November goal and his 14th of the season in a OT win over the Thrashers on Saturday.
Analysis: Malone has 22 points and a stellar plus-10 rating in this, his second season with the Lightning. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone assisted twice in Thursday's OT loss to the Ducks, extending his point streak to five games (3G, 6A).
Analysis: Malone now has 21 points in 19 games and is looking like a legitimate point-per-game guy for the first time in his career. Get him active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone made it three straight games with a goal Saturday as Tampa fell to the Kings in a shootout.
Analysis: Malone is having a great second season in Tampa so far and should be starting in the majority of Fantasy formats at the moment.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored and assisted in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: Malone now has 14 points in 15 games this season and deserves to be starting in all Fantasy formats as a No. 4 or No. 5 forward while he's this hot.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Thursday's game against the Senators. Malone's wraparound goal extended Tampa Bay's advantage to 3-0 with 5:12 left in the second. The assists were his first of the season, but he has eight goals in 10 games.
Analysis: Malone has had a ridiculous start to the season and appears well on his way to a career campaign. He really seems to be gelling on a line with Steven Stamkos. You might as well start Malone as he continues to score.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored his seventh goal in the last five games Thursday as Tampa Bay defeated San Jose.
Analysis: Malone can be a bit streaky at times, but you will want to start him while he's this scorching. Get him active in more than 39 percent of leagues for Fantasy Week 4 (Nov. 2-8).
News:Ryan Malone's game-winning goal came on an assist from backup goalie Antero Niittymaki. Malone scored on a rebound in the third period to give the Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Florida Panthers on Monday night. After Niittymaki made a save on David Booth's breakaway, Steven Stamkos picked up the loose puck and his shot after an end-to-end rush was stopped by Florida's Tomas Vokoun. However, Malone scored his fifth goal of the season when he converted the rebound from near the post to put Tampa Bay up 3-2. "I looked up and I think they had three guys kind of standing still on the red line," Stamkos said. "I got a shot and I saw the puck trickling by. I was hoping it was going to go in, and it just sat there and luckily Bugsy (Malone) did what he did best and go to the net and jam it in."
Analysis: Malone has four goals in his past two games. "I was just lucky enough to tap it in," Malone said. Malone has 20-plus goals in four of his last five seasons and 40-plus points in four of five as well. Unfortunately, Malone has proven to be a streaky scorer and that has kept him as a low-end Fantasy forward. If he can finally erase that trend in 2009-10, he might change his outlook. This nice start will certainly help.
News:Ryan Malone had three goals, including the go-ahead score midway through the third period, and the Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday. "From Day 1 he has been ready to go," Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said. Malone made it 3-2 from the slot with 9:14 to play after receiving a nifty pass from Martin St. Louis. After Steve Downie extended the Tampa Bay advantage to 4-2 on a power-play goal at the 13-minute mark, Malone completed his hat trick with an empty-netter with 1:16 remaining.
Analysis: Malone has four goals in his last three games. He has 20-plus goals in four of his last five seasons and 40-plus points in four of five as well. Unfortunately, Malone has proven to be a streaky scorer and that has kept him as a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday in a 2-1 shootout loss to Carolina. Malone's goal came on a power play in the 2nd period to tie the score at one apiece.
Analysis: Malone didn't finish out his first season with the Lightning in 2008-09 as he suffered a broken hand late in the year. He had a full offseason to recover and Tuesday's goal is a good indication that he is back at 100 percent. Malone had 26 goals and 45 points in 70 games last season. He is a 20-goal threat, but remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward to start.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone (hand) was able to play in Friday's preseason game against the Thrashers. Malone's power-play goal beat Ondrej Pavelec on the glove side with 3:08 left in the first period. He took four shots in 22:20 of ice time.
Analysis: Malone didn't finish out his first season with the Lightning in 2008-09 as he suffered a broken hand late in the year. He had a full offseason to recover and Friday's goal is a good indication that he is back at 100 percent. Malone had 26 goals and 45 points in 70 games last season. He is a 20-goal threat, but remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward to start with favorable matchups.
News: Tampa Bay left wing Ryan Malone suffered a broken right hand Tuesday against the Penguins and will miss the final two games of the season. He didn't have a point in 10:54 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Malone's first season with the Lightning comes to a sad end, but he still managed 26 goals and 45 points in 70 games. It seems Malone is going to peak at being a 45-55 point player. While that is solid production, he might never join the elite Fantasy forwards. Malone will likely be a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward heading into 2009-10.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored his 26th goal of the season in Friday's loss to the Devils.
Analysis: Malone has had a respectable first season with Tampa Bay, recording his fourth 20-goal and 40-point season. He passes as a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored a goal during Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets. Jan Hejda put the Blue Jackets ahead 1-0 at 4:21 in the third but the Lightning tied it midway through the period on Ryan Malone's 25th goal of the season. He beat Steve Mason with a tip-in on a power play. Malone has two goals and two assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Malone has seven power-play scores in 2008-09. Still, he is four behind his career-high 11 he set in 2007-08 with Pittsburgh. Malone has had a respectable first season with Tampa Bay, recording his fourth 20-goal and 40-point season. He passes as a viable No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone returned to the lineup Saturday against the Hurricanes after missing one game with the flu. He had a big night with one goal and one assist in a 9-3 loss. Malone capped the scoring with his 23rd goal 9:12 into the third. He has two goals and three assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Malone has been one of the Lightning's most reliable scorers outside of Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. He has 15 goals in his last 29 games. Too bad he has just four assists in that span. If Malone had an all-around game, he might be worth a look as a high-end Fantasy forward. But he doesn't, so consider him a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored the team's only goals during a 3-2 shootout loss Thursday against the Devils. Malone put the Lightning ahead 1-0 when he wrapped a shot from the slot around Devils defenseman Mike Mottau and past goalie Kevin Weekes at 4:33 of the first. He made it 2-0 on a wrist shot from the top of the left circle with 7:05 left in the period. Malone has a pair of two-goal games in his last four appearances and five goals total in that span.
Analysis: Malone has been one of the Lightning's most reliable scorers outside of Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. He has 13 goals in his last 22 games. Too bad he has just one assist in that span. If Malone had an all-around game, he might be worth a look as a high-end Fantasy forward. But he doesn't, so consider him a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Tampa Bay scored just one goal on Saturday in a 5-1 loss to Washington. That goal came in the 2nd period from Ryan Malone. It was his 19th tally of the season.
Analysis: Malone has 31 points on the year and has scored three goals in his last two games. The assists haven't been there since being moved off a line from Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, but Malone is getting scoring chances. Consider him a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning Ryan Malone scored twice a 54-second span in the first period during Thursday's 6-4 win against the Maple Leafs. Malone got things started with his 17th and 18th goals 12:30 and 13:24 into the first period to give Tampa Bay a 2-1 lead. He has four goals in his last seven games.
Analysis: Malone had a season-best seven goals in January and already has three scores in five February games. The assists haven't been there since being moved off a line from Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, but Malone is getting scoring chances. Consider him a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone tied Thursday's game against Carolina at two in the 3rd period but Tampa ultimately lost 3-2. Malone scored his 15th goal of the season.
Analysis: Malone is on pace to finish in the high 40s this season, which appears about what his ceiling might be. He remains a decent low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone tallied his 14th goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: Malone is on pace to finish in the high 40s this season, which appears about what his ceiling might be. He remains a decent low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored his 13th goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Malone already has five goals in January, which is four more than he had in all of December. He remains a decent low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats.
News:Ryan Malone scored his second goal of the game with 9:10 left in the third period to put Tampa Bay ahead for good, and Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists in the Lightning's 4-3 victory over Anaheim on Friday. Malone gave the Lightning a 3-1 lead at 17:51 of the second period, skating out of the right corner with the puck and jamming it past goaltender Jonas Hiller while Chris Pronger was off for cross-checking Paul Szczechura. Malone scored his third game-winner of the season on a rebound of Jeff Halpern's short wrist shot, giving him 12 goals for the season and five in his last seven games.
Analysis: Malone has been at his best for the Lightning since late November when Rick Tocchet took over for Barry Melrose. He has unleashed Malone to attack the net and the veteran winger has responded. Even off a line with St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, Malone is finding his scoring chances. He is quickly become a high-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Tampa Bay's top line of Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier and Ryan Malone combined for four goals, seven assists and a plus-12 rating in Saturday's 6-4 victory against Florida on Saturday.
Analysis: St. Louis and Lecavalier have always been elite scorers and it's no surprise to see them have success. But Malone has been something else since late November. Outside of missing some time due to injury, he has five goals and 10 assists in his last 12 games. Malone is quickly shooting up Fantasy boards everywhere.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone returned to the lineup Thursday against the Avalanche after missing five games with an upper-body injury. He didn't have a point in 17:48 of ice time and finished at even. Malone totaled 12 penalty minutes, including a 10-minute major for abuse of an official.
Analysis: Malone has four goals and five assists in his previous seven games before getting injured. He has really taken well to Rick Tocchet's coaching and hopefully this injury doesn't get him off track. Malone is more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until he has a breakout run.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone (upper body) will return to action Thursday vs. Colorado after missing four games.
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury and is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-09. Consider him a nice low-end Fantasy forward in deeper leagues, but don't start him in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21) as the Lightning only play twice.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone sat out of Saturday's game against Ottawa because of an upper body injury. He has been out four games total for Tampa.
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury. Malone is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-09 and is a nice low-end Fantasy forward in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone sat out of Thursday's game against Montreal because of an upper body injury. He also missed Wednesday against the Sabres and has been out three games total for Tampa.
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury. Malone is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-09 and is a nice low-end Fantasy forward in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone sat on Wednesday against the Sabres with an upper body injury for the second game in a row. Malone is questionable for the Lightning's game on Thursday at Montreal
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury. Malone is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-09 and is a nice low-end Fantasy forward in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone (upper body) is day-to-day. He missed Monday's game at Boston, but could return Wednesday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury. Malone is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-09 and is a nice low-end Fantasy forward in deeper leagues when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone sat out with an undisclosed upper body injury.
Analysis: Malone was beginning to heat up before this injury. Check back for more details on the injury soon. Malone is aiming for another 50-point season in 2008-2009.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored for a fourth straight game Saturday as Tampa Bay lost to the Avalanche.
Analysis: After putting up only three points in his first 14 games, Malone now has eight points (4G, 4A) in his last five contests. Malone has been red hot since Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose and his offensive approach seems to suit the former Penguin a lot better. That's great news for Fantasy owners since the Tampa Bay is looking for more offensive production from Malone. Consider adding him in deeper leagues as he eyes 50-plus points for a second straight season.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored his third goal in as many games Friday against the Wild. Malone, who signed a hefty free-agent contract with Tampa Bay in the offseason, has six points in the Lightning's past four games. With the game tied 1-1 near the midway point of the second period, he finished off a scramble in front of the Minnesota net, slapping in the loose puck after teammate Vincent Lecavalier was checked into the crease. "I got a goal, but it doesn't matter because we lost," Malone said after the 4-2 defeat.
Analysis: Malone has been red hot since Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose and his offensive approach seems to suit the former Penguin a lot better. That's great news for Fantasy owners since the Tampa Bay is looking for more offensive production from Malone. Consider adding him in deeper leagues as he eyes 50-plus points for a second straight season.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone returned from a lower-body injury in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Devils. He scored a goal, but finished a poor minus-4.
Analysis: Malone struggled under coach Barry Melrose, but he is thriving under new coach Rick Tocchet so far. Tocchet could bring out the best in Malone, so get him active in deeper formats for Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 24-30) and hope he can continue to play through this injury.
News: Tampa Bay left wing Ryan Malone returned to the lineup Friday against the Predators after missing the previous four games because of a lower-body injury and had three assists in 4-1 win. However, he left in the second as a precautionary measure after experiencing soreness. He finished at plus-2 while not attempting a shot.
Analysis: Malone is trying to play through the lower body ailment, which is believed to be a groin, but he might just be better off resting up until he is 100 percent if he just isn't going to finish games. Tampa Bay did have Friday's game in hand, so it was easy to rest him. Malone struggled under coach Barry Melrose, but had a stellar debut under Rick Tocchet Friday. Tocchet could bring out the best in Malone, so keep tabs on his progress.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone practiced Wednesday and said he is still feeling discomfort and pain from his groin injury but he expects to play through it and return on Friday vs. Nashville.
Analysis: Malone has had a rough start to his Tampa Bay career and has dealt with a few nagging ailments in the first several weeks of the season. He has just three points on the season and hasn't been much of a factor. However, Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose as coach and promises a more upbeat attacking game. It should benefit Malone, but consider him a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts producing better numbers and is healthy.
News: Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone (groin) was scratched for Tuesday's game against Florida. This is the fourth game in a row he's missed, though X-rays came back negative on his groin.
Analysis: Malone has had a rough start to his Tampa Bay career and has dealt with a few nagging ailments in the first several weeks of the season. He has just three points on the season and hasn't been much of a factor. However, Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose as coach and promises a more upbeat attacking game. It should benefit Malone, but consider him a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts producing better numbers and is healthy.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that an MRI on Lightning LW Ryan Malone's injured groin came back negative.
Analysis: Malone has had a rough start to his Tampa Bay career and has dealt with a few nagging ailments in the first several weeks of the season. He has just three points on the season and hasn't been much of a factor. However, Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose as coach and promises a more upbeat attacking game. It should benefit Malone, but consider him a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts producing better numbers.
News: Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone (groin) sat out for a third consecutive game Sunday against the Hurricanes. He remains day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Malone has had a rough start to his Tampa Bay career and has dealt with a few nagging ailments in the first several weeks of the season. He has just three points on the season and hasn't been much of a factor. However, Rick Tocchet has taken over for Barry Melrose as coach and promises a more upbeat attacking game. It should benefit Malone, but consider him a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts producing better numbers.
News: Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone (groin) sat out for a second consecutive game Thursday against the Red Wings. He remains day-to-day and questionable for Sunday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Malone has had a rough start to his Tampa Bay career and has dealt with a few nagging ailments in the first several weeks of the season. He has just three points on the season and hasn't been much of a factor. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts producing better numbers.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone will miss Wednesday's game vs. Detroit with a groin injury.
Analysis: Malone has a miserable three points this season after putting up a career-high 51 in 2007-08. He is a solid two-way player, but remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone left during the first period of Monday's game in Washington and did not return after 2:26 of ice time. Malone suffered what the team is calling a "lower body" injury. The team is treating the situation on a day-to-day basis until it returns home. His status for Wednesday's game in Florida is unclear.
Analysis: Malone has a miserable three points this season after putting up a career-high 51 in 2007-08. He is a solid two-way player, but remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone scored his first goal with Tampa Bay during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. Malone, a free-agent addition from Pittsburgh, scored on a tip-in at 14:57 in the third period. He took four shots and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Malone finally got his first point with Tampa Bay after being shutout in his first three games. He is a solid two-way player, but remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning LW Ryan Malone (shoulder) was able to play in two-game weekend series against the Rangers in Prague, Czech Republic. Malone didn't have a point in either game, but totaled 11 penalty minutes and a minus-1 rating. Malone took two penalties Saturday and two more Sunday, including a five-minute major for fighting.
Analysis: Malone is in his first season with the Lightning after a breakout season witrh Pittsburgh in 2007-08. He totaled 103 penalty minutes last season, so seeing him mix it up over the weekend is not new. Malone remains a low-end Fantasy forward because he is a decent two-way player.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Lightning LW Ryan Malone, originally scheduled to play against HC Slovan on Tuesday, will sit out the game with a sore shoulder.
Analysis: Malone had a career-high 51 points, 27 goals and 24 assists in 2007-08 while playing with the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He comes to Tampa Bay where he will open on a line with rookie center Steven Stamkos. Malone has solidified himself as a top-six forward, but he remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward heading into 2008-09.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning LW Ryan Malone was brought in as a free agent from Pittsburgh. Malone has lofty expectations on him to produce, although coach Barry Melrose isn't asking for 40 goals. Rather, a 25-30 goal season while still playing his hard-nosed style will do.
Analysis: Malone had a career-high 51 points, 27 goals and 24 assists in 2007-08. He was playing with the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He comes to Tampa Bay where he will open on a line with rookie center Steven Stamkos. Malone has solidified himself as a top-six forward, but he remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward heading into 2008-09.
News: The Tampa Bay Lightning signed left wing Ryan Malone to a seven-year contract on Monday. Malone was acquired from Pittsburgh along with Gary Roberts, who signed a one-year on Monday with Tampa Bay, last weekend in exchange for a conditional draft pick in 2009. Malone played in 77 games with the Penguins last season, scoring 27 goals with 51 points. Canadian sports channel TSN reported Sunday night that Malone's deal would be worth $35.1 million.
Analysis: Malone had a career season as the Penguins made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. He also proved to be a solid two-way player as he spent a career-high 103 minutes in the penalty box. Malone will likely start the season on the top line with Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. It's a great place to be, but Fantasy owners have to realize he is still the third option behind those two guys. Fantasy owners will want to consider him Malone of a No. 4 or No. 5 forward on Draft Day 2008.
News: The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the short-term negotiating rights to Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts on Saturday for a conditional draft pick. The deal allows the Lightning to talk exclusively to Malone and Roberts until the NHL free agency signing period begins Tuesday. The Penguins didn't feel they could afford to re-sign either Malone, a Pittsburgh native who had 27 goals and 24 assists last season, or the 42-year-old Roberts, who made $2.5 million last season. Malone is believed to be seeking about $5 million per season.
Analysis: The Penguins are expected to receive a fourth-round draft pick unless Malone signs with Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh would then receive a third-round pick. Malone had a career season as the Penguins made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. He also proved to be a solid two-way player as he spent a career-high 103 minutes in the penalty box. Wherever Malone signs, Fantasy owners will want to consider him more of a No. 4 or No. 5 forward on Draft Day 2008.
News:Ryan Malone scored a first-period power-play goal and picked up an assist on Marian Hossa's empty netter for the Penguins, who opened a four-point lead over the Devils in the Atlantic Division and pulled to within a point of Montreal for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Malone got his sixth goal of the season against New Jersey at 5:18 of the first period with Patrik Elias off for interference.
Analysis: Malone takes his season numbers to 27 goals and 23. The Penguins won for the sixth time in seven games. Pittsburgh and the Canadiens have five games to play in the regular season, one less than the Devils, whose four-game winless streak (0-3-1) matches their season high. Treat Malone as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Ryan Malone scored twice for the Pittsburgh Penguins who beat New Jersey 7-1 Saturday night and took a two-point lead over the Devils atop the Atlantic Division. Malone picked up the puck at his blue line and started a 2-on-1 with Pascal Dupuis. Malone finished the play for his 25th goal and first in six games. Malone then scored a power-play goal three minutes into the third period when he deflected Sergei Gonchar's shot from the point out of the air while standing in the high slot.
Analysis: Malone has 26 goals and 22 assists for the season. The Penguins won for the fifth time in six games and scored seven goals for the third time in four home games. They remained one point behind Montreal in the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Treat Malone as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Ryan Malone can't remember the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins had all of their key players together. "It seems like forever," Malone said. With goalie Marc-Andre Fleury winning his first start since badly spraining an ankle nearly three months ago, forever may not seem quite as long now for the Penguins after they beat Atlanta 3-2 on Sunday behind rookie Kris Letang's shootout goal. Malone scored as he swatted the puck out of Kari Lehtonen's glove as the goalie was covering up Sergei Gonchar's shot from the point 50 seconds into the game. He now has three goals in his last two games.
Analysis: Malone got his career-high 23rd goal with Sunday's tally. He now has 41 points and is closing in on his career-high (44) in that category as well. Malone has been playing well since being bumped to the top line with Evgeni Malkin. There is a chance he gets bumped to the second line as soon as Sidney Crosby is healthy. Until that time, treat him as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Ryan Malone scored twice in the final 3:20 as the Pittsburgh Penguins erased a two-goal deficit in the third period for a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. The winner was scored after a scrum in front of the net. Malone took the puck from the right-wing circle to the net and Panthers goalie Thomas Vokoun, and it found its way under Vokoun with 22.4 seconds to play. Malone had tied it with another goal 2:57 earlier when he deflected in Ryan Whitney's wrist shot from the left circle.
Analysis: A nice tow-game sequence for Malone, who on Sunday had two assists for the Penguins. Malone has six goals and five assists in nine games played in February. Consider Malone a pretty reliable No. 4 Fantasy forward for the time being, but be aware his value might drop once Sidney Crosby returns.
News:The Sports Xchange reports as the Penguins await captain Sidney Crosby's return from a high right ankle sprain, possibly this week (Feb. 18-24), coach Michel Therrien altered his lines with that comeback in mind. Left wing Ryan Malone was placed with center Jordan Staal and right wing Colby Armstrong Sunday against the Sabres. Malone's spot with center Evgeni Malkin and right wing Petr Sykora went to Maxime Talbot. Malone, Malkin and Sykora had combined for 50 points in 12 previous games -- but only three in two consecutive losses -- prior to Sunday.
Analysis: Malone tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Sunday's game against the Sabres. He now has four goals and five assists in eight February games. He was still productive without Malkin and Sykora, but who knows how long he can sustatin now that he has been bumped down a line. He has emerged as a useful No. 4 Fantasy forward, but be aware his value might drop once Crosby returns.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Sunday's game against the Sabres. He now has four goals and five assists in eight February games.
Analysis: Malone continues to skate on the top line with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora as Sidney Crosby is out with an ankle injury. With Crosby likely out until early March, Malone benefits big time. He has emerged as a useful No. 4 Fantasy forward, but be aware his value might drop once Crosby returns.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone pushed his points streak to five games Sunday against the Flyers, but saw his goals scored streak end at four contests. Malone had two assists Sunday and now has three during his points streak. He also has four goals in that span.
Analysis: Malone has been skating on the top line with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora in the last 10 games with Sidney Crosby (ankle) on IR. Malone has seven goals and six assists in that span. With Crosby likely out until early March, Malone benefits big time. He has emerged as a useful No. 4 Fantasy forward in the meantime.
News:Ryan Malone scored his 17th goal of the season when Evgeni Malkin set him up in the second period of Saturday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Malone scored in the opening minute of the second period, taking Malkin's drop pass and putting a shot on goal that appeared to deflect off Kings defenseman Peter Harrold's skate. He has goals in four consecutive games.
Analysis: Nice way for Malone to celebrate the birth of his boy just 12 hours earlier. Malone is really one of Pittsburgh's top enforcers, but he also is having a solid season and was moved up to the top line after Sidney Crosby went down with an ankle injury. He is now skating with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora and producing. Malone remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone scored for the fifth time in six games 2:26 into the second period Monday against the Devils. He scored his 15th goal Monday and seventh on the power play. Malone, who also spent time in the penalty box for fighting and hooking, has three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Malone, one of the Penguins' top enforcers, was having a ho-hum offensive season until he was bumped to the top line after Sidney Crosby went down with an ankle injury. He is now skating with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora and producing. Malone remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone scored for the fourth time in five games Saturday when he found the back of the net in a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Malone is having a pretty average season, but has started to pick things up recently in the absence of Sidney Crosby. He remains a decent low-end Fantasy forward and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM, but if he continues to score at this kind of pace, he will climb the rankings while Crosby remains sidelined.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone scored twice Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Devils as he continues to play well on Pittburgh's top line. He now has six points in his last three games.
Analysis: Malone is now skating with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora on the top line in Pittsburgh and he is making the most of his promotion so far. He remains a decent low-end Fantasy forward and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM, but if he continues to score at this kind of pace, he will climb the rankings while Sidney Crosby remains sidelined.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone scored his 11th goal of the season and tallied two assists during Monday's 6-5 shootout loss against the Capitals. Malone put the Penguins up 5-4 about five minutes into the third, tipping in Sergei Gonchar's shot from between the circles that was reviewed at length because Malone's stick was close to being above the net. He now has two goals and four assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: The ankle injury to Sidney Crosby has forced Pittsburgh to shake up their top line, and Malone is now skating with Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora. If Monday's action is any indication of things to come, it might be a good month or so for Malone. Continue to track his progress, but he remains a decent low-end Fantasy forward and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone tallied an assist for the second straight game Tuesday against the Panthers. He now has seven assists on the season, but the two assists are his only points in nine games.
Analysis: Malone is having just a ho-hum season with the Pens as he has 16 points in 37 games. He remains just a low-end Fantasy forward until he picks up the points pace.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone returned to action in Saturday night's 2-0 win over the Sabres after missing five games with an infection in his leg. Malone did not have a shot on goal in 15:45 of ice time and finished with an even rating.
Analysis: Malone is merely a low-end reserve Fantasy forward and should not be in your starting lineup for Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6), unless you're in a super-deep league.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone, who has missed the past five games because of an infected cut on his left ankle, practiced with his team on Wednesday and could return to action soon, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We have to see how the ankle reacts and what Coach wants, and all that stuff," Malone said. " I'm still taking medication to make sure the infection is not there, but I think that, for the most part, I'm ready to go."
Analysis: Malone is merely a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy. Consider him an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6).
News:The Sports Xchange reports though he is listed as day-to-day, the Penguins aren't talking about when left wing Ryan Malone might return to action after coming down with a severe infection of a cut on his leg. Malone was in good spirits after the team's practice Monday, though he did not participate in the workout, and was expected to play on Tuesday in a road game against the New York Rangers. Soon after arriving in New York, however, Malone suffered flu-like symptoms and returned to Pittsburgh before the Penguins game in Boston on Thursday.
Analysis: Malone did not participate in the morning skate before the home game against the New York Islanders Friday and, when coach Michel Therrien was asked about his return, his reply was a simple shrug. Without Malone and center Maxime Talbot, who is also injured, the Penguins' penalty killing units have been severely depleted. Malone is sixth in scoring on the team with nine goals and five assists in 32 games. He has just two goals in eight December games. Malone is coming off his worst season as a pro, but has actually looked improved this season. Still, he is merely a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy. Consider him an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 13 (Dec. 24-30).
News: Penguins forward Ryan Malone left the team Wednesday in Boston and returned to Pittsburgh to be treated by team doctors for an infected cut on his leg. The infection resulted in flu-like symptoms that caused Malone to sit out the Penguins' 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Penguins were off Wednesday before playing in Boston on Thursday. They return home to play the New York Islanders on Friday. Malone is expected to miss both games.
Analysis: Malone is sixth in scoring on the team with nine goals and five assists in 32 games. He has just two goals in eight December games. Malone is coming off his worst season as a pro, but has actually looked improved this season. Still, he is merely a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone scored two goals and added an assist during Thursday's game against the Senators. He also finished at plus-2. Malone has four goals and two assists in 11 November games.
Analysis: Malone remains on the top scoring line alongside Sidney Crosby. It doesn't always have its benefits since Sid the Kid is the star in Pittsburgh and the offense funnels through him. However, on nights he is heavily keyed on, that opens the door for Malone to post a pretty nice stat line. Consider Malone a low-end Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Ryan Malone continues to play on Pittsburgh's top scoring line along with superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Analysis: Malone has two goals and no assists in his past six games. The third-year pro is a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams because of the talent around him.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that coach Michel Therrien has set his No. 2 scoring line with Ryan Malone and Mark Recchi flanking Evgeni Malkin.
Analysis: Malone was originally slated to skate on the third line, so this is a nice little bump for his Fantasy value. He is a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams. The Penguins travel to Carolina for the regular season opener on Oct. 5.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting Ryan Malone has had a strong training camp for the Penguins and coach Michel Therrien is impressed with his maturity and work ethic during the offseason. He is skating with Colby Armstrong and Jordan Staal on the team's third line.
Analysis: Malone has managed a power play goal and minus-2 rating in two preseason games, so it must be the little things that do not show up in box scores that Therrien is beaming about. He remains a useful Fantasy option only in deeper formats at this time.
News: Malone scored in the opening minute of all three periods on Monday at N.Y. Islanders, but the Penguins continued a recent pattern of blown leads and had a six-game winning streak broken. "This was a tough one to lose," Malone said. "We didn't want to give one up in the last minute. We can't be giving up three, four, five goals every game."
Analysis: Malone gave Pittsburgh a 5-4 lead at 48 seconds of the third, putting in his rebound after a shot from Sidney Crosby bounced to him. He has 12 goals this season, six against the Islanders in the first two hat tricks of his career.
News: Penguins LW Ryan Malone was moved back to the top line with Sidney Crosby and Mark Recchi on Wednesday after being moved to the third line during Saturday's overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Malone scored a goal against the Maple Leafs, his first in seven games. But in the third period, coach Michel Therrien moved Malone to the second line and brought Evgeni Malkin up to play left wing on the top line.
Analysis: Malone doesn't get many scoring opportunities playing on the same line as Crosby and Recchi. He is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy formats as a No. 4 or 5 forward.
News: Ryan Malone has three goals, six points and a plus-4 rating over the past six games, as he has apparently been spurred on by trade rumors which had him heading to the New York Rangers.
Analysis: Malone's offensive outburst follows up a nine-game scoreless stretch, so keep this production in perspective. He is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy formats as a No. 4 or 5 forward.
News: Ryan Malone has posted seven goals and 13 points with a plus-2 rating and 50 penalty minutes through 28 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: General manager Ray Shero recently had a sit down with Malone to discuss trade rumors, including one which has the Rangers sniffing around. The New York Post added that Malone, as well as D Brooks Orpik, might be traded for C Petr Prucha. A deal with the Blueshirts would increase his Fantasy value.
News: Ryan Malone was scoreless in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes with three shots on goal in 13:17 of ice time. He has managed just one goal and no assists in the past seven games despite the fact he skates on a line with Sidney Crosby.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should be patient with Malone, as he can score in bunches. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues as a No. 5 or 6 forward.
News: Malone has four goals and four assists with a plus-7 rating over the past five games.
Analysis: Malone is worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues, but he has gone scoreless in the past two games and can be a bit streaky a times.
News: Ryan Malone scored three goals to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to their fourth straight victory, 7-4 over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Malone was scoreless through his first 11 games this season until he had a goal and three assists against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Malone could be turning over a new leaf. He could be used in Fantasy lineups while he is on a hot streak, but keep in mind that he is still not the main scoring option in Pittsburgh.
News: Malone (broken left wrist) returned from injured reserve on Tuesday against the Panthers. He was scoreless in 17:04 of ice time.
Analysis: Keep Malone reserved at least one more game to allow him to shake off the rust before re-inserting him into your active Fantasy lineup in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Ryan Malone will miss at least six weeks due to a broken left wrist. He suffered a break in a tussle with Columbus defenseman Rostislav Klesla.
Analysis: Drop Malone if you need the roster space, but remember him in about a month. He was skating on the team's second line with Evgeni Malkin, so he is worth using when he is in the active Fantasy lineup.
News: Ryan Malone is centering the team's second scoring line due to the absence of Evgeni Malkin (shoulder) from the line. He moved from wing to center and was replaced by veteran John LeClair.
Analysis: Malone is a solid middle-round pick on Draft Day in most Fantasy leagues, as he will be on the second line in some capacity most of the season. His versatility and durability is also a big plus.
News: Ryan Malone has posted 13 goals, which is tied for third on the Penguins, through 54 games. He also has 10 assists and a minus-21 rating at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Malone has been a bit streaky this season and he also has been rumored to be heading out of town. That talk has subsided recently, but a trade from the Penguins is the only thing which makes him worth using in anything other than a league of 12 or fewer teams.
News: Ryan Malone scored a goal, added an assist and had four shots on goal in 17:47 of ice time in Monday's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: After an eight-game stretch with just one point, Malone is on a three-game point streak. He has two goals and three assists during the stretch, but remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Ryan Malone, who is squarely on the trading block in Pittsburgh, scored a goal and added an assist in 17:44 of ice time in Sunday's game at Nashville to score for the fourth time in five games.
Analysis: Malone seems to have been energized by all of the trade rumors swirling around him, posting five points (4 G, 1 A) in the past five games.
News: Ryan Malone scored Pittsburgh's lone goal in 9:27 of ice time in Wednesday's game at Columbus, his third straight game lighting the lamp.
Analysis: Malone, who is being shopped hard by the Penguins, had just three points (1 G, 2 A) in the 16 games before his recent hot streak. The team is looking for suitors, but they are trying to package him with players like Brooks Orpik and Dick Tarnstrom and so far there are no takers. A trade out of Pittsburgh might increase his Fantasy value significantly depending on where he lands, so eye this closely.
News: Ryan Malone was scoreless in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Malone had six points (2 G, 4 A) over the past 24 games. He is no longer worth using in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Ryan Malone was back on the team's top scoring line with Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux in Saturday's game against Calgary. "They seemed to have some cohesiveness," coach Ed Olczyk told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "With 11 forwards, I wanted to get them as much ice time as we could."
Analysis: Malone has three points (1 G, 2 A) over the past 16 games, going scoreless in 14 of those starts. Olcyzk is simply looking to jump-start the forward, but with Lemieux (irregular heartbeat) out, it is uncertain who Crosby and Malone will skate with now. However, without Lemieux on Thursday, the line has a little less Fantasy value already.
News: Ryan Malone (wrist) was able to play in the final preseason game against the Capitals on Sunday. He had two assists and four shots on goal.
Analysis: Malone has a lot of upside and might get off to a great start if he can stick on the team's top scoring line alongside Mario Lemieux and Zigmund Palffy.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Ryan Malone missed Thursday's preseason at Ottawa and will sit for Friday's game at Washington due to a nagging wrist injury.
Analysis: The move is simply a precaution, so don't be too concerned. If he is able to play in the preseason finale on Sunday against Washington it should be all systems go for Malone. Remember, he is expected to play on a line with Mario Lemieux and Zigmund Palffy, so he is too valuable to consider sitting in the first scoring period.
News: Ryan Malone scored two goals and an assist in Tuesday's preseason game against the Blue Jackets. He was skating on a line with Mario Lemieux and Zigmund Palffy.
Analysis: Lemieux, Malone and Palffy combined for 10 points. If he can remain on the line with these two veterans, Malone's Fantasy appeal would be at an all-time high.
News: Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal in overtime on Sunday at N.Y. Islanders.
Analysis: Malone continues to score goals at a feverish pace for the lowly Penguins. He now has 12 points (9 G, 3 A) over the past 13 games.
News: Ryan Malone scored another goal for the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon.
Analysis: Malone has nine points (7 G, 2 A) over his past 10 games, but he minus-7 rating during the span.
News: Malone scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's loss at Florida.
Analysis: Malone now has five goals in his past five games. He is worth adding in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Ryan Malone (illness) was in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston. He scored two goals, was a minus-1 and he squeezed off seven shots in 20:20 of ice time.
Analysis: Malone is useful in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Ryan Malone (illness) was able to participate in Saturday's Young Stars game at St. Paul, Minn. He picked up a goal and minus-2 rating.
Analysis: Malone appears a safe play for Tuesday's game against Boston. He is worth using in most larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Malone missed Tuesday's game at Montreal after becoming ill during the team's morning skate.
Analysis: The Penguins' leading scorer is considered day to day.
