Evgeni Malkin was not happy with the way negotiations were going with the Penguins and needed to cool off before re-signing on Tuesday.

Evgeni Malkin has agreed to a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Evgeni Malkin has decided to test the open market when free agency opens on Wednesday, according to sources. 

Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made "a bit of progress in the last 24 hours in talks," according to what Pierre LeBrun is hearing.