The
Pittsburgh Penguins
and franchise icon
Evgeny Malkin
continue their shared success story. The 39-year-old center signed a new one-year contract until the end of the 2026/27 season and is now entering his 21st season in the Penguins jersey.
As the Penguins officially announced, the new contract has an average annual salary of $5.5 million. In addition, the contract includes performance-related bonuses that can increase the total volume to up to nine million dollars. In addition, Malkin’s no-movement clause remains in effect.
The extension is a clear sign for the organization: Despite his advanced age, “Geno” remains a central part of the team around Superstar
Sidney Crosby. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has emphasized several times in recent weeks that they absolutely want to keep Malkin in Pittsburgh.
In terms of sport, Malkin continued to be in strong shape last season. In 56 NHL games, the exceptional Russian center recorded 19 goals and 42 assists, giving him a strong 61 points scorer.
Since his NHL debut in 2006, Malkin has shaped one of the most successful eras in Penguins history. His impressive resume includes three Stanley Cup titles, two Art Ross Trophies, the Hart Trophy as league MVP and the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Within the franchise, he now ranks at the top in almost all offensive statistics.
With the contract extension, many fans will also hope that Malkin will end his entire NHL career with the Penguins – together with Crosby and Kris Letang as the last remaining face of the great Pittsburgh championship dynasty.
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