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Evgeni Malkin Keeps Penguins Future Open as Final Contract Year Begins

Kyle Dubas will wait until the Olympic break to discuss an extension, putting the timetable in Malkin's court through his no‑move clause.

Overview

  • The 39-year-old said this season could be his last but he hopes to stay in Pittsburgh if he plays well and feels confident.
  • No extension talks have taken place, and the general manager reiterated a patient rebuild with decisions deferred to February.
  • Malkin holds a full no‑movement clause and called a potential trade‑deadline choice "hard," citing Brad Marchand’s recent Cup‑winning move as an example.
  • He enters the final year of a four‑year, $24.4 million contract (AAV $6.1 million) after posting 50 points in 68 games last season.
  • Pittsburgh has missed the playoffs three straight years under a deliberate reset and now opens camp with new coach Dan Muse, with some reporting indicating limited appetite to extend Malkin beyond this season.