Rumor: Malkin Possibly Signed

It is being reported by a Russian website: Metellurg.ru that Evgeni Malkin has inked a three year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. This has not been confirmed by any mainstream media source in the United States, but they are reporting that he will begin training with Magnitagorsk, his Super League Team and will report to Pittsburgh in August. This would be a great first move by new General Manager Ray Shero.

Malkin's deal is reportedly for the maximum allowed for his draft class. I would imagine that his deal would be almost identical to the one Alexander Ovechkin signed prior to his fabulous rookie season. More as I hear it....

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