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Penguins re-sign F Evgeni Malkin for 21st season

Penguins re-sign F Evgeni Malkin for 21st season

Forward Evgeni Malkin will return for his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026-27. The team signed the pending free agent to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension on Tuesday.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26
Evgeni Malkin Signs Interesting Extension with the Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Signs Interesting Extension with the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Pierre

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / May 26
Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to one-year extension

Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to one-year extension

One of the most legendary players in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins is sticking around for at least another season. On Tuesday, general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has signed forward at Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26
Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Ending the speculation before it takes over the offseason, the Penguins announced the re-signing of Malkin, 39, for one more year.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26
Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin to One-Year Contract

Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin to One-Year Contract

The big three in Pittsburgh doesn’t appear to be breaking up after all. Despite plenty of talk that the Penguins may be pushing legend Evgeni Malkin out of town, the most likely scenario all along has come to fruition: an extension to stay in Pittsburgh for one more season alongside Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang.

Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Penguins Sign Evgeni Malkin To One-Year Extension

Penguins Sign Evgeni Malkin To One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed future Hall of Fame center Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension, per a team announcement. The deal contains an AAV of $5.5MM.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26
NHL insider predicts how Penguins, Evgeni Malkin contract talks will end after Sidney Crosby comments

NHL insider predicts how Penguins, Evgeni Malkin contract talks will end after Sidney Crosby comments

Will Malkin remain in Pittsburgh for the 2026-27 season or will he have a new NHL home?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25
Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

When Kyle Dubas took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the team had very little in the way of prospects or draft pick capital. They also had an aging, expensive core that had just missed the playoffs and were about the least appealing general manager job in the entire NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 25
Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

To put it simply, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will have his hands full over the next few months. In the wake of a campaign that saw his team do the improbable and qualify for the postseason, this summer has now become even more important as it continues to search for the puzzle pieces needed to shape it into a legit contender.

Sidney Crosby News / ESPN / May 24

Celebrini, Crosby keep Canada cruising at worlds

Captain Macklin Celebrini scored, and Sidney Crosby added his seventh assist of the tournament on Sunday, as Team Canada defeated Slovakia 5-1, boosted by a four-goal spark in the final period at the ice hockey world championship in Fribourg, Swizterland.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
 The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
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 The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
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 The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24
Dubas Downplays Malkin’s Point-Per-Game Season With Load Management Concerns

Dubas Downplays Malkin’s Point-Per-Game Season With Load Management Concerns

It’s clear that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas likes Evgeni Malkin and respects what the veteran has accomplished throughout his illustrious NHL career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 22
Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin, Penguins contract talks

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin, Penguins contract talks

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby recently revealed that he wants "to keep playing for as many years as possible" and could sign an extension

Crosby reveals news about Penguins future, possible retirement
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / May 22
Sidney Crosby Still Expects Evgeni Malkin to Be in Pittsburgh Next Season

Sidney Crosby Still Expects Evgeni Malkin to Be in Pittsburgh Next Season

It’s possible that Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have played their last game together as Pittsburgh Penguins, though don’t tell them that. The superstar duo has been going strong for more than two decades now, but with Malkin’s expiring contract, there is at least some uncertainty surrounding his future in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
3 Players the Penguins Should Target With the 22nd Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

3 Players the Penguins Should Target With the 22nd Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

After seeing the Pittsburgh Penguins make a bit of a surprising return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, with many believing they would be towards the bottom of the standings, they find themselves picking outside of the top-20 for the first time since the 2022 NHL Entry Draft ( they took defenseman Owen Pickering with the 21st pick).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby gets LeBron, Brady comps from Wayne Gretzky

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby gets LeBron, Brady comps from Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is in full support of Sidney Crosby playing as long as he wants, even if his skills severely diminish. Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, was Crosby’s current age (38) when he retired in 1999.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / May 21
Sidney Crosby Won’t Be Retiring from the NHL Anytime Soon

Sidney Crosby Won’t Be Retiring from the NHL Anytime Soon

For more than two decades now, Sidney Crosby has been one of the faces of the NHL, producing over a point per game in every season for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21
Sidney Crosby Outlines His Plan For Future Contract Extensions

Sidney Crosby Outlines His Plan For Future Contract Extensions

Sidney Crosby says he plans to take a year-by-year approach to his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but clarified that it’s not a signal he’s considering retirement.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 19

AHL Game Recap: Springfield Comeback Falls Short; Penguins Take Game Three

The Springfield Thunderbirds and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for the third game in their best-of-five series. The Penguins took the first game on Tuesday night, 2-0.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Lead / May 18
The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Litany of Questions to Answer This Summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Litany of Questions to Answer This Summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t won a playoff series since eliminating their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, in 2018. In 2026, those same Flyers eliminated them from the playoffs in six games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / May 18
Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options

Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews obviously weren’t happy with how their seasons ended. It’s not known if they’d be made available on the trade market.

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