If this is it in New York for Ryan Malone, and it probably is, then he exits with the same good grace with which he reported for duty in the first place.
The 34-year-old veteran, who got into an equal number of games (five) as those for which he was a healthy scratch as a Ranger, was philosophical about being placed on waivers on Sunday.
"Everything happens for a reason," Malone said, before breaking into a smile and a chuckle. "I'm not sure what that reason is, yet, but it always seems to work out in the end.
"It is what it is. I'll try and make the best of it."
The Blueshirts signed Malone to a no-risk two-way deal as a free agent ($700,000 NHL/$100,000 AHL) just before camp commenced after being bought out by the Lightning following a bad season and trouble with the law.
But the winger never was able to quite convince coach Alain Vigneault of his worth and could not carve a niche for himself in limited time. Hence, with the Blueshirts facing cap complications because of the injuries to Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein on Saturday and with Derek Stepan due to come off the long-term injured reserve list in a matter of days, Malone became superfluous.
"Obviously there's been a lot of crazy things happen here the last couple of days, so they've got to make room for some moves, and I'm obviously odd-man out, so it was kind of expected," said Malone, informed of the move by Vigneault before he went on for the optional practice. "All I can do is keep working hard and see what happens."
It's no sure thing Malone will clear at noon on Monday. An injury-decimated club such as the Blue Jackets could take a shot at him. The winger said he hasn't decided whether he will report to Hartford if he goes unclaimed.
"I haven't spoken to my agent yet," said Malone, who is represented by Octagon's Mike Liut. "We'll get through the day and see what happens."
Malone acknowledged some difficulty adjusting to the role of a fourth-liner who could sit for chunks of minutes at a time. It's not unique to him, of course. Older and bigger-bodied players generally need to be in a regular rotation in order to succeed. Malone got an average of 10:30 per game.
"Obviously it's a new position for myself where it's difficult but you're willing to do it late in your career where you want to be part of a winning team and help out where you can," said Malone, who has scored 179 goals in 646 career games. "I feel like I can still score goals, skate, fight if necessary…
"I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help a team."
Cam Talbot, whose only start came on Oct. 11 in Columbus in the second game of the season, will be in nets for Monday's Garden match against the Blues. Talbot lost to the Blue Jackets in a shaky performance, allowing four goals (with an empty-netter) in a 5-2 defeat.
"I looked at the October schedule [10 games in the first 23 days including Saturday's Nov. 1 match] and didn't think Hank [Lundqvist] would need much rest," Talbot said. "I'm not naïve.
"It will be big to get into a rhythm," said the netminder, whose team is in a stretch of 15 games in 29 days. "I always prepare and try to stay ready because you never know what will happen. I want to give us the best chance to win whenever I play."
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