Evgeni Malkin Enters 21st Season With Penguins Uncertain of Future

Evgeni Malkin is entering his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins after signing a one-year contract extension, though he remains uncertain if he will continue playing beyond the current campaign. As the Penguins kick off their preseason action at home against the Buffalo Sabres, the veteran center returns as a core anchor while contemplating the eventual end of his storied NHL career in Pittsburgh.