Evgeni Malkin confirms he will be willing to play for another NHL team if not re-signed by Penguins: 'If not Pittsburgh, I hope some team'

"It's hard to say right now, but we have time. You know, it's a long summer, and I just do same routine. I go back to Russia, stay with my family, my friends, and we see what's going on."

"I want to play NHL, for sure, but again I know it's not easy for Kyle, you know, maybe he wants like new blood here. I understand it's business, and I understand he wants maybe new team, see new faces here."

"If not Pittsburgh, I hope some team. I’m not looking back to KHL, play in Russia, but if not Pittsburgh, I hope some team."

Evgeni Malkin's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain as he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. After the Penguins' playoff exit, Malkin indicated he would consider other NHL teams if not re-signed. He expressed a desire to continue playing in the NHL rather than returning to the KHL. Malkin's relationship with general manager Kyle Dubas and the team's potential interest in new players may influence his decision. Former teammate Tyler Kennedy suggested the Washington Capitals could be a likely destination due to Malkin's friendship with Alex Ovechkin.

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