Evgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guess

TRENDINGFantasy Football Week 2 ToolkitCollege football viewer's guideMLB playoff pictureMbappé signs with OnJazz pay Keyonte GeorgeStory byStory byEvgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guessFILE - Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin plays during Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, April 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Associated PressFri, September 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories‘I Want to Say Yes’: Malkin on Playing More Years, or RetirementCRANBERRY, TWP., Pa. — Maybe. Evgeni Malkin might be playing his last season. Or he might decide he wants to […]Pittsburgh Hockey Now'I Still Love The Game': Malkin Contemplates Penguins' Future, ContractSigned to a one-year extension this summer, Malkin offered thoughts on what lies ahead after Friday's training camp practice.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations and a dash of uncertaintySidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons.WPXIAdvertisementAdvertisementLetang Not Nostalgic About Big Three; ‘We Try To Live In The Moment’While Evgeni Malkin was holding what could be his final annual training camp interview session with local reporters Friday at […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowFive random thoughts as the Penguins begin training campThis is one of those days where I have a few thoughts bouncing around but I am not sure any of them are enough for a full, dedicated article. So you’re getting a bunch of random thoughts just emptied out of my head for your consumption as the Pittsburgh Penguins open training camp. 1. Does […]SB NationPenguins Confusion; So, What’s the Plan?‘Twas the night before Pittsburgh Penguins training camp, but the young ones are not tucked neatly into bed, and some […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowKarlsson Says Penguins ‘In a Weird Spot’; Gives Masterclass on FutureCRANBERRY, TWP, Pa — It was not at all surprising that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson held court in the […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowErik Karlsson Comments on Potential Penguins Contract ExtensionPittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson commented on a potential contract extension with his current hockey club.Karlsson has just one year left on his current deal with the Penguins, paying him $11.5 million this coming season.Coming off a strong year where he scored 15 goals and had 66 points in 75 games to help the Penguins […] The post Erik Karlsson Comments on Potential Penguins Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCrosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On ExtensionsWith both players eligible for extensions but remaining unsigned heading into training camp, some clarity was given on both situations Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens Points: Happy campersAs the players get ready for Day 2 of camp, some news and notes to know! The Penguins are looking to repeat last year’s success of making the playoffs but know it won’t come easy. [Tribune Review] This power ranking isn’t buying in, Pens check in at No. 23. [Sportsnet] It’s going to be an […]SB NationForever unbothered, Erik Karlsson isn’t starting to worry about a new contract, his futureErik Karlsson is perpetually unbothered, so it should come as no surprise that when he talked about entering the final year of his contract that he basically is fine with staying in the present and isn’t worried about what comes next. Karlsson said yesterday that he hasn’t thought about his future. When asked if he […]SB NationFormer Penguins Forward Announces Retirement From NHLFormer Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins' Training Camp 2026: Observations From Day 2Here are some of my observations from the second day of the Pittsburgh Penguins' training camp.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins announce 2026 training camp rosterOn the eve of training camp practices set to begin tomorrow morning, the Penguins officially announced their 2026 training camp roster. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited 69 players to their 2026.27 training camp presented by UPMC, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The training camp roster, which can […]SB NationPenguins Release 2026 Training Camp Roster; Galvas is HereIt took a few extra days, but the Pittsburgh Penguins released their full training camp roster on Wednesday afternoon. In […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowLightning Provide Update on Nikita Kucherov Contract ExtensionOne of the biggest storylines heading into the Lightning’s training camp was whether or not Nikita Kucherov would be locked in beyond this season. Tampa Bay’s star winger is entering the final year of his current contract, which carries a $9.5 million cap hit.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningDan’s Daily: Flyers ‘Big-Game’ Trade Hunt; It’s Penguins Go TimeThe summer is over. The ice is fresh. And Pittsburgh Penguins training camp begins today. With the official end of […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowVan Riemsdyk Had Early Teacher For Playing On Off SideIt turns out veteran first-year Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk had a chance to study for his projected role […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowAlex Ovechkin on pro-Putin video appearance: 'I support my country'Alex Ovechkin was asked about his appearance in a political video in his native Russia. "They asked me to do that and I said yes," he said.USA TODAY SportsPens Points: Pittsburgh Penguins Season 60, BeginThe Penguins get to work today officially for the start of the franchise’s 60th season. Pens Points is back to catch up on news and notes for the occasion. The top storylines we’re tracking for the start of camp, which just so happens to be about the exact same questions as last year. [PensBurgh] And […]SB Nation