Kyle Dubas on Evgeni Malkin: “We’d love to have him back”

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Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas expressed a strong desire to re-sign Evgeni Malkin, who is set to become a free agent on July 1. Malkin, who had a successful season with 61 points in 56 games, aims to return for a 21st season with the team.

Key points

Kyle Dubas wants to re-sign Evgeni Malkin
Malkin is a free agent on July 1
He scored 61 points in 56 games this season
Malkin successfully shifted to the wing
Positive exit interview between Dubas and Malkin

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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 27: Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) wait on the bench to take a shift during the second period in Game Five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 27, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pittsburgh general manager Kyle Dubas met with the media on Tuesday for his annual end of season press conference. We’ll have more on the entire message later, the big question and the first one asked of Dubas was about the status of Evgeni Malkin. Malkin is a free agent on July 1 and has made no secret of his desire to return to the Penguins in 2026-27. Less clear has been the Pens’ management position on the future of the soon-to-be 40-year old center on a team that has made their desire clear to get younger. Dubas later mentioned how Malkin’s shift to the wing successful in the second half of the season was a factor in helping him have a season where he registered 61 points in 56 games this season. Dubas indicated that he had a great exit interview with Malkin and has had some discussion with the player’s agent. Time will tell the final outcome, based on these comments it might just be about crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s to get that contract wrapped up and have Malkin return for a 21st season.

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What did Kyle Dubas say about Evgeni Malkin's future with the Penguins?

Kyle Dubas stated that the Penguins would love to have Evgeni Malkin back, indicating positive discussions about his potential re-signing.

When does Evgeni Malkin become a free agent?

Evgeni Malkin will become a free agent on July 1, 2026.

How many points did Evgeni Malkin score this season?

Evgeni Malkin registered 61 points in 56 games during the season.

Kyle Dubas on Evgeni Malkin: “We’d love to have him back”

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