Don Maloney is a former professional ice hockey player and executive who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on September 5, 1958, in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, and grew up playing hockey in his hometown. Maloney was a left winger who played for several NHL teams during his career, including the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, and New York Islanders.

Maloney began his NHL career in 1978 when he was drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Rangers for ten seasons, from 1978 to 1988, and was known for his physical play and scoring ability. Maloney was a consistent scorer for the Rangers, scoring 20 or more goals in six of his ten seasons with the team. He was also a tough player who was not afraid to drop the gloves and fight when necessary.

In 1988, Maloney was traded to the Hartford Whalers, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the New York Islanders in 1990. Maloney played for the Islanders for two seasons before retiring from playing in 1992. During his NHL career, Maloney played in 765 games, scoring 214 goals and 287 assists for a total of 501 points.

After retiring from playing, Maloney began a career in hockey management. He worked as an assistant coach for the Islanders for one season before being hired as the general manager of the AHL's Springfield Falcons in 1995. Maloney was successful in his role as general manager, leading the Falcons to the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team.

In 1998, Maloney was hired as the assistant general manager of the New York Rangers, where he worked for seven seasons. In 2007, he was hired as the general manager of the Phoenix Coyotes, a position he held for nine seasons. Maloney was successful in his role as general manager of the Coyotes, leading the team to the playoffs three times during his tenure.

Maloney's success as a hockey executive led to him being hired as the vice president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames in 2016. In this role, Maloney is responsible for overseeing the team's hockey operations, including player personnel, scouting, and player development.

Throughout his career, Don Maloney has been a respected figure in the hockey world. He was known for his toughness and scoring ability as a player and his success as a hockey executive. Maloney's contributions to the sport of hockey have earned him a place in the NHL history books and the respect of his peers.

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