2013
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Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Ron Francis are among three of the names included in the conversation of all-time greatest Pittsburgh Penguins players. At the ripe age of 26, Evgeni Malkin is already considered among the best players to ever don the black and gold. But where exactly does he stand?
Greatness is an ambiguous term. Some players excel as goal scorers or playmakers and others as grinders and tough guys. However, it’s generally the best-rounded players that are remembered for years.
That said, to say Malkin excels in scoring is an understatement. The Russian center has only had one season, during which he was riddled with injuries, where he was held to less than one point per game.
The fact that he's surpassed the 100-point ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
Greatness is an ambiguous term. Some players excel as goal scorers or playmakers and others as grinders and tough guys. However, it’s generally the best-rounded players that are remembered for years.
That said, to say Malkin excels in scoring is an understatement. The Russian center has only had one season, during which he was riddled with injuries, where he was held to less than one point per game.
The fact that he's surpassed the 100-point ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins