Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins forward, reportedly paid no more than half a million rubles to Russian tax authorities, a claim circulating on the Telegram channel SHOT.
According to SHOT, Malkin still carries a balance of about 579 thousand rubles in outstanding debts. He has been in the NHL since 2006 and continues to maintain business interests in Russia. The star forward launched a clothing line called G71 Geno, headquartered in his hometown Magnitogorsk. In addition, he operates an advertising firm alongside his ice hockey career.
In the most recent NHL season, Malkin appeared in 81 regular-season games for the Penguins, tallying 27 goals and 56 assists. That marked him as the second-leading scorer on the team, behind Sidney Crosby, who posted 90 points (33 goals, 57 assists).
During the current season, the Russian center has played in 15 games, collecting eight goals and nine assists. Pittsburgh also suffered a defeat in its last outing against New Jersey.
Earlier this fall, Malkin rose into the top three among Russian snipers in NHL history with a total of 474 goals.
In a separate development, the Russian player reportedly took down his social media account after facing fan criticism, only to relaunch it at a later date. This move marked a notable moment in his off-ice presence as he navigates public sentiment and maintains his footprint across digital platforms.
Notes: The information referenced here stems from SHOT via the Telegram messaging channel, which has reported on Malkin’s financial and off-ice activities. As with all reports of this kind, readers are encouraged to seek additional confirmation from official records and direct statements from the parties involved.