Penguins Rumors: Evgeni Malkin to the Dallas Stars?
Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects has dropped a bit of a trade-rumor bomb that is gaining a ton of traction online. Robinson, the Content Director and Director of Film Scouting at EP, shared a trade rumor involving Evgeni Malkin heading to the Dallas Stars.
Evgeni Malkin to the Dallas Stars?
— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) December 4, 2024
I've been sitting on this rumour for awhile, but it feels like the right time to slip it out there pic.twitter.com/rV9XDp1yAs
The Stars just moved Tyler Seguin to LTIR due to hip surgery, and Seguin won't be available for roughly 4-to-6 months. The Penguins, while currently on a winning streak, are a team to watch regarding blockbuster trades as president Kyle Dubas is trying to make his roster younger, while staying competitive in the Eastern Conference.
As Robinson mentions, Malkin has a no-movement clause and has to agree to any trade. In 27 games this season, the 38-year-old veteran forward has scored six goals and 24 points.
Malkin is signed through the 2025-26 season at $6.1 million AAV. As it stands Dec.4, the Stars have a projected $6.5 million in deadline cap space.
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