Malkin returns on one-year, $5.5M deal for his 21st Penguins season

Evgeni Malkin will return for his 21st season in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year, $5.5 million extension that includes a full no-movement clause.

The deal includes a $1 million bonus if the Penguins make the playoffs.

Malkin joins Koivunen and Novak as key pieces of Pittsburgh's 2026-27 roster.