# Evgeni Malkin NHL trade rumors

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/evgeni-malkin-nhl-trade-rumors
> Updated: 2026-11-07T01:37:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate that Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin has expressed interest in acquiring Pittsburgh Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin, provided the price is appropriate and the player is willing to move. Malkin, who is 40 years old, is expected to submit a three-team trade list in January.

Malkin currently holds a full no-movement clause and a one-year, $5.5 million contract. While he has expressed a desire to remain with the Penguins, where he has played all 21 of his NHL seasons, a trade remains a possibility. Any potential deal would likely involve the Penguins retaining salary to make the contract more manageable for a new team. 

Penguins General Manager Kyle Dubas is reportedly unlikely to force a move against the veteran, meaning any transaction would depend heavily on Malkin’s willingness to relocate.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Minnesota Wild linked to Evgeni Malkin trade rumors

The Minnesota Wild have been linked to a potential trade for Pittsburgh Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin, who is expected to submit a trade list in January.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-wild-linked-to-evgeni-malkin-trade-rumors

### 2026-11-04: Evgeni Malkin linked to trade rumors amid Penguins lineup changes

Evgeni Malkin is reportedly a trade target for the Minnesota Wild, even as the Penguins prepare for his potential return to the lineup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/evgeni-malkin-linked-to-trade-rumors-amid-penguins-lineup-changes

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