Malkin about a possible return to Metallurg: I do not want to occupy someone’s place
Evgeny Malkin, Russian striker of the National Hockey League Club (NHL) Pittsburgh Penguins, explained the words about the reluctance to end his career in Russia. His comment is given by Match TV.
“My thought was that I had a contract with Pittsburgh until 2026. I want to finish it to the end. Then I will be 40 years old. And at the moment, right now I feel that at this age to go to Magnitogorsk … It may turn out that I will take someone’s place, ”said Malkin. He emphasized that he would definitely consider the possibility of returning to Metallurg, if in 2026 he has strength and desire.
Earlier, 38-year-old Malkin said that he plans to complete his career in Pittsburgh. “This is my team, I love her. When I finish with hockey, this will happen here, ”said the Russian.
Malkin has been playing for Pittsburgh since 2006. As part of the team, the Russian three times won the Stanley Cup (2009, 2016, 2017). Prior to that, he played for Magnitogorsk Metallurg for three years.
Source: Lenta
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