Update: Malkin has reported agreed to play for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL to start the season if there's an NHL work stoppage, reports the QMI Agency.
Recommendation: The story cites Malkin's agent, J.P. Barry, who spoke to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. There is no deal in place (yet), but the two sides have talked about a week-to-week contract. The reigning NHL MVP notched 50 goals and added 59 assists last year.
