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Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin to 1-Year Contract Extension
The veteran center will earn $5.5 million annually after scoring 61 points last season, and he was set to reach free agency in July.
- On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension, bringing the veteran forward back for his 21st season with the franchise.
- Facing his first potential free agency in July, Malkin had maintained for over a year his desire to stay in Pittsburgh, while General Manager Kyle Dubas remained noncommittal until saying on May 12 the Penguins wanted to retain him.
- Despite missing 25 games to injury and suspension, Malkin posted 19 goals and 42 assists in 56 games, recording 1.09 points per game tied with Sidney Crosby for team-best and helping end a three-year playoff drought.
- The extension keeps Malkin alongside Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang under contract for next season, though Pittsburgh will field one of the NHL's oldest rosters with four players age 35 or older.
- Over his 20-year career entirely spent in Pittsburgh, Malkin ranks third in franchise history in goals , assists and points , positioning him to finish with the team that drafted him in 2004 and cement his Hall of Fame legacy.
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Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins to return for 21st NHL season
Evgeni Malkin is back for another year in the Steel City. The beloved Penguins star signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract on Tuesday, marking his return for his 21st NHL season, and one that will likely be his last.
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