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Penguins Target Malkin Re-Sign, Need $46M Cap Space

5/14/2026

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  • Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said the club wants to re-sign Evgeni Malkin, who becomes a free agent on July 1.
  • Evgeni Malkin, 39, recorded 19 goals, 42 assists in 56 games and carries a $3.8 million cap hit.
  • Kyle Dubas said no prospect is ready to replace Evgeni Malkin as a top-six forward and that the team needs mid-20s talent with $46 million cap space.