Malkin Has Long-Term Plans in Pittsburgh
KK Hockey —
... [Evgeni Malkin] said the prize he really covets—a long-term contract extension with the Penguins—is on its way. “I’m thinking maybe five or six years,” said Malkin, set to enter the final season of his three-year entry-level deal. “I’m an easy guy to deal with. I’d love to stay in Pittsburgh.” The NHL’s collective bargaining agreement forbids the Penguins from signing Malkin to an extension until July 1. Malkin said he expects the extension will be signed “soon” after that date. more
The News Pierre McGuire Doesn't Want You To Hear
The Pensblog - A Pittsburgh Penguins Blog From Behind The Veil Of Cryptic Online Identities —
... Pierre McGuire =Stunned
:: Malkin says [extension coming] in Trib inteview.
He's thinking 5 to 6 years. Willing to accept less than Crosby.
Shrugs off trade rumors.
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:: Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's MVP.
[Going Five Hole] has the all the voting results.
Ovechkin received 128 1st place votes, 4 2nd, 1 3rd, no 4th, no 5th.
128 + 4 + 1 = 133 votes.
134 members of ...
Malkin Dismisses Rumors
Faceoff Factor —
... Evgeni Malkin has been rumored to desire a contract exceeding team captain Sidney Crosby’s $8.7 million/year deal. However, it appears Malkin may be easier to sign than has been reported. So what can we expect Malkin’s contract to look like?“I’m thinking maybe five or six years,” said Malkin . “I’m an easy guy to deal with. I’d love to stay in Pittsburgh.” He also feels that he will be signing an extension soon July 1, the first day allowed by the collective bargaining agreement. Malkin also denied many other rumors that have been discussed recently. He does not feel the need ...
Ryan Malone to Blue Jackets 'could go down pretty quick'
Puck Daddy —
... nearing a contract extension with Pittsburgh. Even if that contract fails to reach Ovechkin-levels of years or dollars, the Penguins still can't break the bank for a player like Malone with no less than a dozen other UFAs to consider. ...
TSN Getting Their Tips Mixed Up
Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole —
That's great TSN, but what the hell is the Pittsburgh Star-Review? Do you mean, perhaps the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review?
Sign Hossa, lose Malkin and blame Sidney Crosby?
Puck Daddy —
... wunderkind who might turn out to be the best hockey player on the planet, but from a Penguins' perspective, this seems like a logical train of thought." - Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Starkey's pot-stirring column is predicated on two thoughts that are certainly up for debate. The first is that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be somehow forced into dealing Evgeni Malkin should they sign Marian Hossa and Jordan Staal, even though Malkin has been talking about a multi-year contract that wouldn't break the bank at Ovechkin ...
