Overview

• Montreal, Tampa Bay, and Florida inquired about Evgeni Malkin’s availability since the 2024 offseason, according to RG.org reporting.
• Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has consistently rejected trade overtures and is deferring any move to the wishes of Malkin and Sidney Crosby.
• Montreal’s interest included the idea of Malkin mentoring top prospect Ivan Demidov, per the report.
• Malkin told reporters he has not decided on retirement and referenced Brad Marchand’s late-career move as a scenario he understands.
• If a move occurs, reporting points to a potential window after February’s Olympic break and before the March 6 trade deadline, while Columbus winger Yegor Chinakhov now says he is open to staying after talks with coach Dean Evason.