Evgeni Malkin Enters 21st Season With Penguins Without Retirement Plans

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Evgeni Malkin enters his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and is unsure if it will be his last, stating his body will dictate his future. Malkin emphasized he will only continue playing if he feels 100 percent and can help the team win. Last year, he posted 19 goals and 42 assists. He signed a one-year deal to return, extending his historic tenure alongside Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang. Malkin sits just 14 points shy of Adam Oates for 20th on the NHL's all-time scoring list.