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Hi nightmare,
I may have too hastily called Columbus defensively suspect, as in fact, they allowed 6 goals fewer last year than our beloved Habitants. I retract the statement, and hope that Hitch can forgive me. ;)
As for your suggestion that the Habs need more "d" in their defence, I couldn't agree more. I also think, however, that it is easier to shore up the defensive awareness of an offensive defenceman, than the other way around. Our friend Hamrlik is a perfect example. Over the years, his offensive prowess has been increasingly complimented, and even now overshadowed, by his defensive game.
Malik is intriguing, and it's hard to argue with his +/- stats. I hadn't realised he was a UFA, and even if I had, I probably wouldn't have instinctively considered him a viable option. Good call. Should be interesting this summer...