According to his Russian Super League team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, he won't be coming this season. But only a few minutes ago, a story moved on the AP wire that the Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick has told his agent he wants to play in Pittsburgh this season.
Stay tuned.
UPDATE: Allan Muir has some other thoughts about the aborted player transfer agreement between the RSL and the NHL.
Here's a question: Why is the deal the rest of Europe got not good enough for the Russians?
“Here’s a question: Why is the deal the rest of Europe got not good enough for the Russians?”
Could it be because the Russians have a player in Malkin who is considerably more valuable than any one else’s?
It’s because the Agreement is terrible for European hockey. The fees are too low, the transfer dates are to close to the start of the season and the NHL has to many rights. I think the Russians are right for once.
I, for one, am glad to not see him play for the Pitt. Now, if the Caps had him….
New Report has Malkin not playing in Russia:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=174058&hubname=