The futures of upcoming free agents Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in Pittsburgh are up in the air. However, it appears Penguins general manager Ron Hextall will do everything possible to keep the duo in Pittsburgh for years to come.
Speaking with reporters Monday, Hextall said he has had contract negotiations with both players and wants to keep them in the Black and Gold for the rest of their careers.
"We have had discussions very recently, and will continue those. We would like to sign both players," Hextall said, "We'd like to keep Geno as a Pittsburgh Penguin for the rest of his career; Tanger is the same.