MOSCOW, Jul 10 Russian striker Evgeni Malkin canceled his subscription to the National Hockey Club League (NHL) Pittsburgh Penguins on Instagram (Meta activity (social networks Facebook and Instagram) is banned in Russia as extremist). Malkin's contract with Pittsburgh expires in July, he can become an unrestricted free agent. In 2013, the Russian signed a contract with Pittsburgh for 8 years starting from the 2014/15 season for a total of $76 million. «Penguins». Pittsburgh general manager Ron Hextall noted that the management wants to keep the player, the club offered the hockey player a two-year contract, which he refused, then Pittsburgh extended the period to three years. Presumably, the Russian wants to get a contract for at least four years. Malkin, 35, was selected by Pittsburgh in the 2004 draft in the first round under the overall second number. He played 981 NHL games with the Penguins, scoring 1,146 points (444 goals + 702 assists). In the past regular season in 41 games, Malkin scored 20 goals and gave 22 assists.
