Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin To One-Year Contract Ahead Of 21st Season
Evgeni Malkin has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for a one-year contract worth $5.5 million. This will mark his 21st season with the team, where he has spent his entire NHL career. Malkin is a key player in Penguins history, contributing to three Stanley Cup victories and ranking highly in franchise statistics.
- ▪Evgeni Malkin signed a one-year contract worth $5.5 million with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- ▪He will play his 21st season with the team, having been drafted second overall in 2004.
- ▪Malkin ranks in the top three for games played, goals, assists, and points in Penguins history.
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