Update
Malone was released from Hillsborough County Jail just before 10 am on $2,500 bail.
According to Ryan Malone's arrest report, he had 1.3 grams of coke in his right rear pocket and blew a .116 and .112 breath test.
— Damian Cristodero (@LightningTimes) April 12, 2014
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Malone was reportedly arrested early Saturday morning on charges of possession of cocaine and driving under the influence.
General manager Steve Yzerman has commented on the situation:
We are aware of the situation concerning Ryan Malone this morning. Ryan will not travel with the team to Washington today, but beyond that we cannot comment further at this time.
Malone has 15 points in 57 games played and has one year remaining on his contract.
Lightning player Ryan Malone arrested on cocaine, DUI charges. pic.twitter.com/5b8Jn6hSPO
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) April 12, 2014
As Sportsnet's John Shannon noted, Malone will automatically be put into the NHL/NHLPA's substance abuse program.
