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Malkin: "I love this city and I love these fans so much. If this team wants new blood and young guys and they say to me to move on, we will see... I believe in my agent and I trust him. I want to stay here. I want to play in the NHL... I hope I stay here. I hope I retire here."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 17, 2022
Malkin said he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but is prepared to pack up his family and move to another city if necessary.
— Danny Shirey (@DannyShireyPGH) May 17, 2022
Evgeni Malkin said he wants to play 3-4 more years.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
"Money's not a big deal. But I have family, I have parents, I want a good future for them."
Kris Letang said he and Ron Hextall made it clear to each other that they wouldn't mention where things are with contract talks to anyone.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
Asked if he'd give the Penguins the chance to match any offer he gets, he laughs and says, "Of course."
Kris Letang said he sees himself playing another 4-5 years.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
Crosby on Letang and Malkin: "I think we all feel the same way. We've been fortunate enough to play together for a long time. There's a lot of belief and trust in one another... We understand that it's not something that can happen forever, but hopefully a little bit longer."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 17, 2022
Sidney Crosby when asked if he might have earned the right to provide his input on re-signing Malkin and Letang: “Everybody knows how I feel about my teammates.”
— Danny Shirey (@DannyShireyPGH) May 17, 2022
Crosby on how much longer he's planning to play in the NHL: "Three, for sure - and then we'll see after that. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. Three, definitely. I'm glad Geno said three and Tanger said 5+ probably [smiles]. Not surprised at either of those answers."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 17, 2022
Sidney Crosby also refutes report he was cleared before Game 6 but held out.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
"I was cleared Sunday (Game 7) morning after the skate. ... I wasn't cleared for Game 6, I was cleared for Game 7. That's all there was to it."
Sidney Crosby's answer when asked if he anticipates Ron Hextall or Brian Burke talking to him about the team's plan for the summer, and if he’s earned the right to have a say in sort of what direction the Penguins have in the offseason: pic.twitter.com/14c8E06nH7
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 17, 2022
Rust: "I'm not looking to rob anyone, I just want what I deem is fair - a reasonable contract. I think and I hope - I'd like to think something is going to get worked out here."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 17, 2022
Rickard Rakell: "I know this organization has a lot of free agents to take care of. From my standpoint, I'm just going to see what happens. I haven't put that much thought into it yet... but like I said, this is a team and a place I really want to come back to."
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 17, 2022
Mike Sullivan: "Sid was not cleared for Game 6 by our doctors. Any of the reports that suggested otherwise are simply false. Our team doctors always have the last say in a player's health and ability to return to the lineup."
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 17, 2022
Jason Zucker confirms that him sitting on a barstool next to the bench in the playoffs was injury-related.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
"Just trying to stay comfortable."
Wouldn't get into specifics with the injury.
Kasperi Kapanen is a restricted free agent this summer, and he'd like to be back.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) May 17, 2022
"Hopefully we'll figure something out. I love being here. I've never felt better on any team in my life. It's such a privilege to play with these guys. ... I'm lucky to be a part of this team."