One thing I'm sure all Rangers fans have had on their minds so far this year is 'what ever happened to Marek Malik?' Well, according to Damian Cristodero at Lightning Strikes, it looks like he might be playing for the Lightning very soon..."Marek Malik could be the next addition to the Lightning's ever-evolving defense. The 6-foot-5, 233-pound unrestricted free agent is expected in Tampa this week, though it is unclear if he will sign a one-year, $1-million contract or practice as a tryout."
...we all saw first hand how bad the Lightning defense was in Prague. But I didn't think it was bad enough for them to bring in the human turnover.
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"...the human turnover." LOL, good one.
Rangers prospect Cherepanov, 19, dies at game in Russia
Oct. 13, 2008
CBSSports.com wire reports
NEW YORK -- Top New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov, only 19 years old, died during a game in Russia on Monday night, the team announced.
TSN reported Cherepanov collapsed on the bench at or near the end of Avangard Omsk's Kontinental Hockey League game and died a short time later.
"We are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Alexei," said team president and general manager Glen Sather. "On behalf of the New York Rangers organization, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Alexei was an intelligent, energetic young man, with tremendous talent and an extremely bright future."
Cherepanov, a forward, appeared in 14 games with Omsk this season, registering seven goals and five assists for 12 points. He ranked second on the team in goals (seven) and fourth in points (12). e also ranked third on the team with a 24.1 shooting percentage.
Cherepanov, a 6-1, 187-pounder, appeared in 106 career Russian Super League (RSL)/KHL matches with Avangard Omsk, collecting 40 goals and 29 assists for 69 points, along with 61 penalty minutes. Last season, Cherepanov established a career-high in assists (13) while finishing fourth on the club in points (28).
Cherepanov also represented Team Russia in several elite international tournaments. Most recently, he helped lead Russia to a bronze medal in the 2008 U-20 World Junior Championships, with three goals and three assists for six points and a plus-three rating in six games.
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