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Evgeni Malkin has addressed his contract situation, confirming early discussions with the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager, Kyle Dubas, while keeping his focus on the ice. Malkin is in the final year of his four-year deal, which is paying him $6. 1 million annually.
He will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season if an extension is not signed with the Penguins. The veteran center has said he spoke with Dubas recently, who agreed to revisit talks in the offseason. “I can’t say anything.
We (he and Dubas) talked probably two weeks ago,” Malkin said, via The Athletic’s Josh Yohe. “He told me we would talk this summer. I’m OK with that.
We have 15 games left, I hope [to make it to the] playoffs. I want to just play. ” MORE: Tristan Jarry trade under fire after Oilers’ Connor Ingram decision Malkin is comfortable with Dubas’ timeline and wants to concentrate on the final stretch of the season.
The 39-year-old made it clear he intends to continue playing, and has said he wants to return next season and even hinted at playing beyond that. Dubas reportedly reassured him that discussions would resume after the campaign. “He [Dubas] asked if I wanted to play next year,” Malkin said.