Evgeni Malkin contract: Stars deny tampering allegation

Based upon a Russian language interview with Malkin’s father Vladimir to Sovetsky Sport on Monday, an offer was on the table to reunite the two friends. However, that reunion would not be taking place in Pittsburgh but rather in Dallas where Gonchar signed a two-year extension on June 10.

Andjelkovic had the translation checked by two native speakers. In addition, Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo!‘s Puck Daddy tweeted out a similar interpretation of the report.