Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins to return for 21st NHL season
Evgeni Malkin has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for his 21st NHL season. The one-year contract is worth $5.5 million and includes performance bonuses and a no-movement clause. Malkin expressed his excitement about staying in Pittsburgh, stating it was the best day of his life.
- ▪Evgeni Malkin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- ▪The deal includes a possibility for Malkin to earn $3.5 million in performance bonuses.
- ▪Malkin has spent his entire NHL career with the Penguins and is expected to retire after this season.
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NHL Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins to return for 21st NHL season By Christian Arnold Published May 26, 2026, 8:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Evgeni Malkin is back for another year in the Steel City. The beloved Penguins star signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract on Tuesday, marking his return for his 21st NHL season, and one that will likely be his last. Malkin will turn 40 later this summer and has spent his entire NHL career in a Penguins jersey. Best day ever. pic.twitter.com/qiqShuCEyH— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 26, 2026 In a video posted by the team, Malkin expressed his excitement to remain in Pittsburgh for another year, calling Tuesday the “best day of my life!” “Best city. Best fans.
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