Evgeni Malkin May Be Entering His Final Year in Pittsburgh, but Perhaps Not His Final One in the NHL

Evgeni Malkin may be entering his final year in Pittsburgh, but perhaps not his final one in the NHL

Evgeni Malkin knows his 20th season with the Pittsburgh Penguins could be his last. His contract ends next summer, and general manager Kyle Dubas plans to wait until the Olympic break to discuss the future.

Malkin may be entering last year with Penguins, but perhaps not final one in NHL

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Evgeni Malkin is well aware his 20th season in Pittsburgh could be his last. He doesn’t have to be told. “I know too, trust me,” the longtime Penguins center said with a smile on Friday. The three-time Stanley Cup winner’s current contract is up next summer, and Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is in no rush to sit down at the bargaining table. Dubas said Thursday he’ll likely wait until the Olympic break before gett…

'Why Not?' Evgeni Malkin Speaks on Penguins Future, If Dubas Asks to Trade

CRANBERRY — Evgeni Malkin promised to speak to the media, “tomorrow!” That promise was made back in April after the final Pittsburgh Penguins game. Of course, Malkin did not speak the following day as players cleaned out their dressing stalls and departed for home. Friday, Malkin, 39, was in good spirits. In fact, all of the Penguins’ veterans have been upbeat. It was a long tomorrow, but Malkin finally addressed the potential end of his career …

Penguins’ Dubas: ‘No change’ on Malkin contract talks, will meet during Olympics - Daily Faceoff

Evgeni Malkin is heading into the final season of his current four-year contract.