According to rumours, Hextall is looking for more cap stability, and keeping players like Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Bryan Rust, who are slated to become free agents in July, may not be in his plans.
Penguins management made low-ball offers to both Malkin and Letang (three-year deals at $5 million yearly), according to team source Rob Rossi of the Athletic, which didn't sit well with captain Sidney Crosby.
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"I would not expect Malkin, Letang or Rust to be back."
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Ray Ferraro on OverDrive:
I'd be stunned if Malkin is back. What's he going to do? Play for $4M? Not a chance.
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Credit: HF
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