Penguins Icon Malkin Facing Uncertain Final Chapter Ahead Of 2025-26 SeasonFor years now, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> have been a study in disappointment. In failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the past three seasons, the Penguins have failed their core of veteran star talent, including captain Sidney Crosby, center Evgeni Malkin, and defensemen Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson. But in Malkin's case specifically, he stated time and again that he wanted to remain in Pittsburgh for his entire career.