According to Sam Weinman at the Ranger Report, there were teams interested in the services of Marek Malik last season and into the summer..."As difficult as it may be to believe, there were teams interested in the services of Marek Malik last season and into the summer, even with a contract that would pay the veteran $2.5 million this season.
For all of the defenseman’s many missteps, he was still owner of one of the league’s best plus/minus ratings, and at least capable of moving the puck up ice better than many of his counterparts. I have a hard time believing the Rangers could unload Malik as easily now, not when even Tom Renney’s confidence wavers in him, and not when his own confidence is obviously suffering as a result.
Point is last year at this time when Malik was getting railed by his own fans, he was still an important player to the Rangers. A year later, even if the booing is still mean-spirited and counterproductive, it’s not without reason. And last night against the Flames provided even more ammunition to his critics."
...I would have rather not known this information. Its like rubbing salt in the wound. Especially after last night.
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