Evgeni Malkin Enters 21st Season Ready to Prove He Still Belongs

Evgeni Malkin begins his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a one-year deal, unsure if it will be his last. The 40-year-old star posted 19 goals and 42 assists last year and sits just 14 points shy of surpassing Adam Oates for top-20 status on the NHL all-time scoring list. Malkin stated he will retire if he cannot play at 100 percent. He now embraces a veteran mentoring role alongside captain Sidney Crosby and defenseman Kris Letang as they pursue another Stanley Cup.