Malkin signs 1-year, $5.5 million contract to remain with Penguins
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Key Points:
- Evgeni Malkin, the No. 2 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, ranks third all-time in points for the Pittsburgh Penguins with 1,407 points and second in games played with 1,269.
- Malkin has contributed significantly to the Penguins' success, including 183 playoff points and three Stanley Cup victories (2009, 2016, 2017), while also providing leadership to younger players.
- Penguins GM Kyle Dubas praised Malkin’s on-ice performance and off-ice leadership, highlighting his role in helping the team and its Russian players adapt.
- Malkin expressed his desire to play one more NHL season, preferably with Pittsburgh, but is open to joining another team if necessary, declining a return to the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.
- After discussions with Malkin and his camp, the Penguins have confirmed his return for the 2026-27 season, marking his 21st with the club, with expectations for him to continue contributing both on and off the ice.