Mark Caballi

I don't think it's a slam dunk that Malkin's back.

There are times when you watch him play, there is frustration with the way Evgeny Malkin plays the game.

But that's always been the case.

I know, but these aren't the guys that drafted him.

It's a different group that's in there now that may not have the same attachment to Evgeny Malkin as previous groups have had.

I know Sid did last time.

Sid had a conversation last time about keeping him.

Here's the thing that I think works in Malkin's

Benefit.

The deal isn't official yet.

And if you're looking, I still think people come to the arena to watch Evgeny Malkin.

I do too.

There are a number of people out there who love watching him.

But I think we're looking at a contract that's three and a half, four million.

Oh, yeah, he's not getting anything above that, I don't believe, even though they have the cap room.

And that could be their way of like, hey, $4 million, you want to go try to find it somewhere else at 40 years old, go for it.

He should, but he doesn't.

Look at the resume on the back.

Look at this face right here.

Those on YouTube understand why I do not have one.