08-13-2006, 08:57 AM
mrlayance Wrote:Interesting twist in Malkin story
Quote:According to Reuters, the Russian news agency Itar-Tass is reporting that Malkin has left his Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk during training camp in Finland.
Malkin, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins second overall in 2004 behind Alexander Ovechkin, reportedly disappeared, taking his belongings and passport with him. Earlier this week, the Russian star reworked his two-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk and agreed to a new one-year deal.
Malkin has made no secret of his wishes to play with the Penguins in the National Hockey League. But the Russian Ice Hockey Federation has yet to sign a transfer deal with the NHL and Malkin has found himself in the middle of the impasse.
The previous transfer agreement would have seen Metallurg Magnitogorsk receive just $200,000 in exchange for Malkin.
Yeah Lance, I saw that today. What a draw that would be for the Penguins. Two young phenoms playing together. The man certainly knows how to make things interesting (on AND off the ice apparently).
Jeff
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