Evgeni Malkin on his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins: 'I hope it's not over'

"I mean, I hope it's not over. I hope we're still fighting, and my future, like I said, I want to be here. I want to be part of the team next year, too. And I want to be retired in Pittsburgh."

"The decision for Dubas and his staff now is whether they deviate from that path to help bolster a core of older stars that is down 3-0 in the first round to the Flyers."

Evgeni Malkin is facing an uncertain future with the Pittsburgh Penguins as they risk being swept in the playoffs. Malkin, in his 20th season, recorded 61 points but is without a contract for next year. He expressed a desire to stay with the team and retire in Pittsburgh, but decisions lie with management. The Penguins are at a crossroads, balancing the need for a rebuild with the presence of aging stars like Malkin and Sidney Crosby, who are nearing the end of their careers.

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