Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has expressed a strong desire to retain star forward Jevgenij Malkin for the next NHL season. The comments come after Malkin made clear he wants to continue playing in the league following the team's playoff exit.
Malkin, who turns 40 this summer and has won three Stanley Cups with the Penguins, said after the season that he hopes to stay in Pittsburgh but would consider other teams if necessary. He described the situation as business and noted his preference for continuing his NHL career elsewhere if the Penguins move on.
