Do you expect Malkin to retire from the NHL?

[centipede2233]

Malkin has 1 year left. He receives a 3.8 million dollar bonus July 1, then has a $1 million 2025/26 salary. Do you expect him to collect his bonus then retire or play out the season?

 

[Ignatius]

I fully expect him to retire ASAP, I remember him making comments about wanting to get out of the NHL and go back to Russia for family reasons. I think he's done with hockey and he has nothing to prove to anyone.

 

[Turin]

Barring Pittsburgh magically ascending back into contention I think Malkin will retire after next season. And I'm not emotionally prepared for that tbh.

 

[biturbo19]

I'd trade so much just to have Geno come to Vancouver for a year and teach Elias Petey how to be a moody, mercurial ultra talented weirdo...but also a dominant offensive force. Like the little Sundin thing, but Malkin is actually still really good.

 

[orby]

Malkin has stated to the media that he will play for the Pens next season and has no interest in finishing his professional career with any other team.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I'd bet my house he's back next year.

 

[banks]

He'll absolutely play to the end of his current contract.