Penguins insider breaks silence regarding Evgeni Malkin's departure to Russia

Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive suggested that Malkin might leave the Penguins and return to Russia, potentially skipping the final year of his contract. Madden speculated that this could affect Sidney Crosby and the team's future dynamics.

However, Rob Rossi of The Athletic, who is closely connected with the Penguins, has refuted these claims. Rossi reports that there is no truth to the rumors that Malkin plans to abandon the remaining two years of his contract with Pittsburgh. Malkin has also denied these rumors, stating that he intends to fulfill his contract, which runs until 2026.

At 38 years old, Malkin is aware of his physical decline but remains committed to helping the Penguins succeed. He played all 82 games in the 2023-24 season, scoring 27 goals and earning 67 points, proving he still has a lot to offer.

As the Penguins make a final push for the Stanley Cup before the iconic "Core 3" of Malkin, Crosby, and Kris Letang potentially parts ways, Malkin is focused on contributing to the team's success and staying with Pittsburgh until his contract ends.

Source: HockeyFeed
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