Denis Malgin was the type of player who drew mix feelings throughout the Florida Panthers organization. Some fans weren’t too high on his game while others viewed him as an essential depth piece for this roster. There are arguments to be made on both sides, but the way that Dale Tallon handled this trade couldn’t have been any worse.
It’s been reported that Malgin’s camp had asked for a trade for quite some time, with the obvious reason citing to lack of playing time. Tallon, of course, didn’t jump at the first chance to dangle him, but eventually, as time moved on, his hand was forced and he had no choice but to deal the Swiss forward.