Things between the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin are getting ugly
The Pittsburgh Penguins had big choices to make with free agents Bryan Rust and veterans Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin.
Both Rust and Letang signed extensions already, however, it's reported that things between the club and Malkin are getting ugly.
As per Rob Rossi of The Athletic:
''Malkin has tried to remain outwardly calm, saying �everything is OK, life is good.' But close friends, including current teammates, said that Malkin is �'devastated'' by the lack of movement with the Penguins on what he anticipates will be his final NHL contract.
�He wants to play only in Pittsburgh,' one of Malkin's friends said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
�He doesn't understand how it's at this point with him not being signed,' the friend said. He's said, �They don't think I'm a good player � why?'
Added a longtime current teammate who spoke with Malkin this past week: �It bothers me how this is happening. It's a bad look. From what I know of what's happened, Geno deserves better.' �'
�He wants to play only in Pittsburgh,' one of Malkin's friends said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
�He doesn't understand how it's at this point with him not being signed,' the friend said. He's said, �They don't think I'm a good player � why?'
Added a longtime current teammate who spoke with Malkin this past week: �It bothers me how this is happening. It's a bad look. From what I know of what's happened, Geno deserves better.' �'
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