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Evgeni Malkin celebrates 40th birthday as Penguins add veteran talent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Evgeni Malkin celebrates 40th birthday as Penguins add veteran talent

Summary

Evgeni Malkin celebrates his 40th birthday today and has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the next season. He joins a select club of players who have played for the Penguins at 40 or older. Among them are notable figures such as Tim Horton, Ken Schinkel, and Mario Lemieux. Malkin's experience will be crucial as he continues to contribute to the team. The Penguins look to build around a mix of seasoned veterans and young talent in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Malkin celebrates 40th birthday on July 31, 2026.
•He re-signed to play next season with the Penguins.
•Malkin joins seven other 40+ year olds in franchise history.
•Notable former players include Tim Horton and Mario Lemieux.
•The Penguins plan to mix veteran skill with developing talent.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — On Evgeni Malkin’s birthday, looking at the 40+ year olds to play for the Penguins

What they're saying

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Happy birthday to Evgeni Malkin! He goes ‘over the hill’ today, celebrating his 40th birthday. The star forward has re-signed for next season and will join a select club of seven players of quadragenarians as Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s take a look back at them all. Tim Horton The name synonymous with coffee these days got […]
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