Shocking update on the NHL future of Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin
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Evgeni Malkin has been a star for the Pittsburgh Penguins over his NHL career, but his time in North America may be quickly approaching its end.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been blessed with three stars over the past two decades that have brought them three Stanley Cups, but their time in the NHL is coming to an end. With Sidney Crosby set to be a free agent in the summer of 2025, the future in Pittsburgh is murky, and now a shocking statement has revealed that Evgeni Malkin may be departing the team next summer too.
«I've been told (Malkin) won't be back after this year � that he'll go to Russia and forgo the last year of his deal,» Madden said. «How does that impact Sid? Does Sid know? I bet he does. And I heard there were discussions about trying to get Letang to Montreal at Letang's request, but nothing came of that. So I don't know where this is headed.»
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Despite being 38-years of age, this would be a shock move for Malkin, who is locked in until the summer of 2026 in Pittsburgh, earning a salary of $6.1 million annually over the final two years of his deal. While it was widely expected that this could be his last NHL contract, breaking the final year of the deal to return to Russia would be a major shock, but with his teammates ageing and their hopes of a Stanley Cup potentially gone, it would make perfect sense for him to return home.
With Crosby's extension potentially nearing, this news could change everything for Pittsburgh, and with their three stars ageing, it could be time for a major shakeup for the Penguins.
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6 AOUT | 88 ANSWERS Shocking update on the NHL future of Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin Will Evgeni Malkin really leave the NHL after the upcoming season? | ||
| Yes | 69 | 78.4 % |
| No | 19 | 21.6 % |
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