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Will Evgeni Malkin Sign New Contract with Penguins? Free Agency Situation Looms Large in Pittsburgh
TL;DR
Evgeni Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after the Penguins' playoff exit. His future with the team is uncertain as management considers roster changes.
Key points
- Evgeni Malkin is an unrestricted free agent this summer
- He scored 61 points in the 2025-26 season
- Kyle Dubas is the general manager of the Penguins
- Management is considering roster changes for youth and speed
- Malkin's future with the team is uncertain
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After the Penguins fell to the Flyers in Game 6 of their first-round series on Wednesday night, many hockey fans in Pittsburgh immediately asked one big question: Was that Evgeni Malkin's last game in a Penguins uniform?
The soon-to-be 40-year-old is set to hit the open market this summer as an unrestricted free agent. Malkin was productive throughout the 2025-26 campaign, totaling 61 points (19 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games. However, general manager Kyle Dubas is tasked with balancing the loyalty to Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang with the reality of injecting more youth and speed into the lineup.
Here's what we know about Malkin's status ahead of what could be a transformative offseason.
Will Evgeni Malkin re-sign with the Penguins?
If it's up to the future Hall of Famer, he will never leave the Penguins.
"I mean, I hope it's not over,"Ā Malkin said after practice on April 24. "My future, like I said, I want to be here. I want to be part of the team next year, too. And I want to be retired in Pittsburgh. But it's not my choice. It's Kyle's decision."
Q&A
Is Evgeni Malkin leaving the Penguins this summer?
Yes, Evgeni Malkin will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, raising questions about his future with the Penguins.
What were Evgeni Malkin's stats for the 2025-26 season?
Evgeni Malkin recorded 61 points, including 19 goals and 42 assists, in 56 games during the 2025-26 season.
Who are the key players in the Penguins' management decisions regarding Malkin?
General manager Kyle Dubas is responsible for decisions regarding Malkin, alongside key players Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang.
What challenges does the Penguins' management face with Malkin's contract situation?
Management must balance loyalty to veteran players like Malkin while also considering the need for youth and speed in the lineup.
