Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone’s guess
Malkin returns after a one-year deal and could mentor four Russian teammates as he closes in on the NHL top 20 in scoring.
- Evgeni Malkin begins his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, not ruling out playing beyond this year as the 40-year-old star remains focused on winning.
- Following negotiations with general manager Kyle Dubas, Malkin signed a one-year deal after Pittsburgh's first-round playoff exit to Philadelphia, cementing his Hall of Fame legacy.
- Serving as mentor to the team's Russian players, Malkin echoes guidance from former defenseman Sergei Gonchar two decades ago while remaining the emotional "yin" to Sidney Crosby's "yang."
- Climbing the NHL's all-time scoring list, Malkin insists that if he cannot help the team win, "I'm retired," setting a clear performance threshold for his future.
- Whether this season marks the end remains uncertain; Malkin noted his body will dictate his future, emphasizing he will only continue if he feels "hundred percent.
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Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone’s guess
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows. And right now, it's not te...
Evgeni Malkin remains as committed to hockey as ever as he begins his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Whether it's his last, whether it's in Pittsburgh or somewhere else, only his body knows. "It's a tough question. We'll see what happens during the season. And right now, I'm not going to say 'yes.' If I'm not feeling 100 percent, I'm not playing," Malkin, 40, said. He scored 19 goals and had 42 assists last season, despite missing tim…
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