Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | yesterday
More talk from the coaches today, this time from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Michel Therrien. Here’s the transcript. Q. I was wondering if you could assess Evgeni Malkin's play the last three games of this series? What have you seen in him the last three games? COACH THERRIEN: Yeah, you know what, he hasn't been productive like he was in the past. But he’s going to have to find a win next game...
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
After collecting 14 points (six goals) in the first nine playoff games, Evgeni Malkin has only four points (two goals) in four games against the Flyers, went scoreless in Game 4 and hasn't had a goal since scoring two in Game 1.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
Evgeni Malkin could have talked with friends, enjoyed a dinner out, played video games or watched television.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
from Stan Fischler of the Hockey Journal, • Just Musing Dep’t. If the Rangers made a pitch for Patrick Marleau, it wouldn't surprise us. … • Something To Watch Next Year Dep’t. If Evgeni Malkin continues to upstage Sid Crosby, how’s the supposed Top Banana going to feel being down a bit in the bunch? … • Atlanta’s front office puzzle should be sorted out in the next week or so. … more...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in their lineup and a strong supporting cast, the Pittsburgh Penguins are pretty much the masters of offence.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
From the CP via TSN, Much has been said and written about Evgeni Malkin's superb play when Sidney Crosby went down with injury this season. But it also should not be forgotten that the Pittsburgh Penguins, nearing a Stanley Cup final berth, may not even be here had it not been for how Ty Conklin stepped in for the injured Marc-Andre Fleury this season. “Him and Gino, it was probably a...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
From Chuck Gormley at The Sporting News, The reason the Penguins-Oilers comparisons don't hold any water is because the days of NHL dynasties are over. There is simply too much parity in the NHL. As good as the Penguins are right now—and they are good—Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will need to get past players such as Mike Richards and Jeff Carter of the Flyers, Alex Ovechkin and Alexander...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Evgeni Malkin let it be known a while back that he doesn't really care for playing in the City of Brotherly Love.
MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Trailing Pittsburgh 2-0 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals, Philadelphia tries to find answers for stopping Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Japan Times (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
PITTSBURGH (AP) Losing on an Evgeni Malkin goal, or Sidney Crosby goal, the Philadelphia Flyers might understand.
ScrippsNews (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
This NHL postseason has been a major stage, a coming out party so to speak, for Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, who is staking his claim to being one of the best players in the world. read more
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
from Pierre LeBrun at Sportsnet, This is a magical time for the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. On the ice, the Penguins are playing some of the most elegant hockey in the league, led by the twin superstar attack of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Is it even fair that the same franchise can ice a team with Crosby and Malkin a decade later after having Mario Lemieux and Jaromir...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
PITTSBURGH – Losing on an Evgeni Malkin goal, or Sidney Crosby goal, the Philadelphia Flyers might understand.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
PITTSBURGH - For most of the NHL playoffs, Penguins center and reigning Hart Trophy winner Sidney Crosby has played second fiddle to the likes of emerging star Evgeni Malkin and late-season pickup Marian Hossa.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
PITTSBURGH - With stars such as Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby and Marian Hossa, it's easy to label the Penguins as a team simply built on skill and speed. A team that gives you the white-glove treatment, killing you softly with pretty passes and deft skating, then politely asking your forgiveness.
