Malkin Locks In for Another Season | Pittsburgh Penguins News

Evgeni Malkin just signed a five-year, $27.5 million extension — joking he’s adding zeros to his contract — calling it the “best day of his life.” With injuries behind him and his future secured, Malkin’s focused on offseason recovery in Miami and Russia, ready to return stronger. At 40, he’s still chasing impact over paycheck, insisting he won’t play unless fully healthy. He’ll continue alongside Crosby and Letang — the longest-tenured trio in North American pro sports — aiming for playoff success again. Crosby praised Malkin’s point-per-game performance at 39, calling it “unbelievable.” Malkin, now the veteran voice in the locker room, plans to mentor...