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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: A Farewell Season for a Pittsburgh Penguins Icon

Time for a new NHL rumours report. As the NHL awaits some key restricted free agent signings, the Pittsburgh Penguins have questions regarding a franchise icon.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / August 6

Insider Teases Heartbreaking News For Penguins Fans and Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin will go down as an all-time great in Pittsburgh, but now, Insider Josh Yohe believes this will be his farewell season with the Penguins. Over the past few years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have clearly begun a rebuild with a lack of top talent around their superstar veterans like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / July 31

Celebrating Evgeni Malkin’s 39th birthday

One of the best to ever do it Evgeni Malkin has managed to somehow be in the shadows of the two best forwards of the salary cap era at the same time. There’s the team aspect with Sidney Crosby and the country/draft year area with Evgeni Malkin.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 28

Penguins Can Expect Huge Final Season from Evgeni Malkin

While nothing has been made official by the team or player, the 2025-26 season will likely be Evgeni Malkin’s last with the Pittsburgh Penguins. More than just with the Penguins, Malkin may be calling it a career at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 21

Penguins Star Should Keep Playing With Longtime Teammate

While nothing has been made official, the 2025-26 NHL season will likely be the final year of a key Pittsburgh Penguins superstar’s career. Evgeni Malkin has spent the last two decades as a crucial piece of the Penguins organization, but soon to be 39 years old, the future Hall of Famer is nearing the end of his playing days.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 21

Penguins Chasing Top 2026 Draft Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in three consecutive seasons and are likely staring down a fourth straight absence. Despite a superstar like Evgeni Malkin likely entering his final season in the NHL, the Penguins haven’t shown a real plan of improving for the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Penguins, Capitals Set for Special End of Season

All 32 teams across the NHL have released their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be ending their year with an important contest.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 13

Alex Ovechkin Comments on Crosby/Malkin to Washington Trade Rumours: It Would Be Wonderful'

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is openly commenting on the rumors of either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, who play for the divisional foe Pittsburgh Penguins, becoming his teammate in Washington.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / July 1

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas' Recent Comments Spark Trade Rumours For Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins are approaching the final year of Evgeni Malkin's deal, and recent comments from Kyle Dubas suggest they may trade the star veteran.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 21

Penguins Should Sell High on Scoring Winger

The Pittsburgh Penguins are fully in the retooling phase, a place the organization avoided for nearly two decades with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin at the helm.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 18

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hasn't had any talks about playing beyond next season

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin has a year left on his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. There has been speculation if it will be hos final year with the Penguins and/or in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Would Evgeni Malkin really leave the Penguins?

Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is entering the last season of his contract with the team. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has racked up 1,346 points in 1,213 games, and he eclipsed the 500-goal mark in October.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Rumors of Evgeni Malkin’s Potential Retirement Puts Focus on His Penguins Legacy

For the last 19 seasons, the “Big Three” have been a staple for the Pittsburgh Penguins. From Stanley Cups to individual awards, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin have done everything in the Steel City.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

NHL Rumours: Evegni Malkin’s Future in Pittsburgh

Welcome to NHL Rumours! We are approaching the end of the Stanley Cup Final. We also may be approaching the end of an era in Pittsburgh. Today’s rumour pertains to the future of Evgeni Malkin with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

NHL Rumours: Evgeni Malkin’s Future in Pittsburgh

Welcome to NHL Rumours! We are approaching the end of the Stanley Cup Final. We also may be approaching the end of an era in Pittsburgh. Today’s rumour pertains to the future of Evgeni Malkin with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Evgeni Malkin Told Next Season His Last with Penguins: Trade Coming?

Evgeni Malkin’s legendary run with the Pittsburgh Penguins appears to be nearing its end. According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, the Penguins do not plan to offer the veteran center a contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / June 16

Report: Penguins star Malkin likely done after next season

Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season

The upcoming NHL season could reportedly be the last for Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Penguins Insider Reports Team Won’t Offer Evgeni Malkin Another Contract

According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, this is going to be Evgeni Malkin‘s last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Yohe reported this morning in his latest column on the site.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

2025-26 Season Could Be Last for Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin

Is Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins getting set for his unofficial retirement tour? “Word is starting to circulate that the 2025-26 season will be Malkin’s last in the NHL,” writes David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period this week.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Penguins great considering retirement in 2026

With one year left on his contract, though, the tide is shifting toward Evgeni Malkin ending his NHL career when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 5

Could Crosby request a trade after Penguins parted ways with Sullivan?

Could Sidney Crosby request a trade after Penguins parted ways with Mike Sullivan?

For a mailbag published on Monday, Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic touched upon whether or not Crosby could request a trade following Sullivan's departure.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / March 14

Critical Update On Evgeni Malkin's Future in Pittsburgh After Latest Penguins Insider Comments

Evegni Malkin's career is winding down, and now, a top Penguins insider has revealed when the veteran star may be officially departing the NHL and the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 27

Watch: Penguins teammates set NHL record with OT winner

Moments like these add to the legacy of one of the greatest duos to take the ice.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 19

‘You Think Bad Things’: Malkin Talks Injury, Russia, & His Best Friend

Evgeni Malkin doesn’t often speak to the media. In his 19th season, media is a formality he engages once a month or quarter, pending his newsworthiness or interest.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Penguins icon makes major statement about his future

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin squashed retirement and trade rumors on Wednesday.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 12

Malkin Apologizes to Fans; Penguins ‘Need to Stop Looking at Each Other’

He wears a letter, making him a team leader. And when he speaks publicly, Pittsburgh Penguins alternate captain Evgeni Malkin usually exhibits a good grasp of the state of the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 16