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Why Penguins losing Evgeni Malkin could be especially painful for Pittsburgh
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a tough decision regarding Evgeni Malkin's future, as he is open to signing with another NHL team if necessary. Losing Malkin could have significant repercussions for the team.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Penguins may lose Evgeni Malkin
- Malkin is open to signing with another NHL team
- Decision on Malkin's future is crucial for the team
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The Pittsburgh Penguins may bring Evgeni Malkin back for another season.
Or, in a move that would be tough for most involved, they could decide to move on. Malkin doesn't want to retire. He's expressed that he'd sign with a new NHL team if needed.
One of those outcomes will feel a whole lot better to Pittsburgh than the other.
The reality, though, is that Malkin is heading for free agency, and the Penguins have played a little tough to get here. They haven't rushed to give the aging Malkin a new contract before he turns 40 this summer.
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It's not obvious yet which way this will go in the end. What's clear is that it'll hurt if Malkin is gone.
First, on the individual level, for the captain Sidney Crosby.
"Crosby, who has one year left on his contract, has publicly said heād like Malkin to return next season," The Athletic's Josh Yohe wrote in a new article on Tuesday.
Q&A
What are the implications of the Penguins losing Evgeni Malkin?
Losing Evgeni Malkin could significantly weaken the Penguins' roster and impact their performance in the NHL.
Is Evgeni Malkin considering retirement from the NHL?
No, Evgeni Malkin has expressed that he does not want to retire and is willing to sign with another team if needed.
What options do the Penguins have regarding Evgeni Malkin's contract?
The Penguins can either bring Malkin back for another season or decide to move on from him, which would be a difficult choice.
