Evgeni Malkin announces he doesn't want to retire with the Penguins
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It appears that Evgeni Malkin would rather retire in Russia, as he stated he wants to end his professional career back in his home country, not in the NHL.
Malkin is 37-years-old, and has two years remaining on his contract. It's unlikely the Penguins are going to win the Stanley Cup over that period, so his chances at the trophy are limited, unless he is traded elsewhere.
Evgeni Malkin spoke to a Russian journalist, and has revealed that although he's enjoyed his whole career in Pittsburgh, he'd like to play his final days as a professional in his home country of Russia.
"It's hard to make plans about a return," he said. "I still have two years left on my contract with Pittsburgh. I need to play these two years and see how it goes. The main thing is no injuries, and if, as Pavel Datsyuk says, there's a fire burning, you can't go out and do the number without it."
Malkin seems to have changed his tune from two years ago when he stated he really wanted to retire with the Penguins. Now, it seems he'd rather do it back home.
Evgeni Malkin said today he would like to retire as a #Penguins player. But.
«I understand it's a business. I love this city, I love these fans so much. But if the team wants young blood and new guys & says �you should move on', I'm fine.
«I hope I retire here» @KDKA
«I understand it's a business. I love this city, I love these fans so much. But if the team wants young blood and new guys & says �you should move on', I'm fine.
«I hope I retire here» @KDKA
Evgeni Malkin has been a real iron man for the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing in all 82 games for the second straight season, and registering 27 goals and 67 point last year.
Source: Breakaway on SI
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin Reveals Post-NHL Plans
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin Reveals Post-NHL Plans
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