Hockey Night in Canada: The many sides of Evgeni Malkin

Hockey Night in Canada takes a look at Evgeni Malkin, who talks about adapting to life in the United States after being drafted and jokes about being left off the NHL Top 100 players list.`

[@1990edc]

Came to a whole new country with a language barrier, with no friends and family for support. Faced with various adversities, but he still managed to shine bright like a fkn diamond and succeed with greatness. Major props to Malkin.

[@paularyche]

1990edc perfectly said

[@LetsGoPens97]

Gonchar was huge in him getting comfortable here.

[@EDDYEAGLE]

Buddy I think if you played for the penguins and landed here from out of country you would do the same. Everyone loves you already no need for any extravagances

[@brandonmclean58]

@@EDDYEAGLE no kidding, give me 6 figures and ill be in russia tomorrow

[@taylorlewis7087]

No dislikes on this comment. Very nice

[@JJ-jw8zy]

He's so genuine and immensely underrated.

[@kinggoten]

well he has been in TSN's top 10 every year that I remember, and yet hes not in the NHL top 100 figure that one out. They put toews in there but he is the most undeserving player of anyone in that list, as well as the most overrated player in the league.

[@chizrocker88]

lol "underrated"? okay.

[@mikestevens3582]

Chip Tamplin yes underrated? lol....he should be in top 100

[@XxCurlyManxX]

I agree with everything you said other than underrated.... he is NOT underrated, I would even say he's overrated

[@ardzye5374]

did you watch game one last night? He almost took it end to end twice. he develops so many plays and is an amazing goal scorer! You're crazy to think he's overrated.

[@SeventyOne4L]

He signed his Hart Trophy, his one and only and gave it to his best friend. I understand why people may dislike him on the ice, with his talent and competitiveness, but off the ice he’s a gem

[@willstuart4504]

Dam .... Im really hoping he wins This year. Hes either leading the league in points or Dam close , but nobody's even.TALKING about Malkin as MVP.?!? That's the only annoying part about having Two Superstars on the same team. Both him AND Crosby have missed out on Hart wins when they've Well deserved it , because the argument will always be ..." but they have the other..etc etc.." Very frustrating. But im pretty sure the Three Cups and Three Conn Sm. Awards ... have softened the blow. Lol..👍

[@deadarmd]

@@willstuart4504 Crosby has missed a couple awards and malkin probably 1. But time will pass once Malkin is gone and hockey community will remember how awesome he was on the ice

[@Djentlemanthall]

How can anyone not love this guy?

[@Lakingsfan140]

Brennan Ruckle we all hate him

[@falzelite4215]

PackerFan12 what about his language accent lol

[@dynastaye]

PackerFan12 who is we

[@MrTuska567]

He would probably be my favourite active player if he played on a different team

[@pottytheparrot310]

Brennan Ruckle Its because he’s a penguin and people think Crybaby makes a better captain than Geno

[@CatsandRatsAdventures]

This guy has the 13th best points/game average in NHL history. How the hell Isn't he top 100 especially since scoring nowadays is so much harder.

[@mrfake675]

He lacks the illusive intangibles. Toews could teach him a thing or two.

[@Kaiokenx4_]

@@mrfake675 I’m assuming that’s sarcasm, but just in case it’s not, what do you call dancing through three people with the puck on a string and then ripping a shot in corner of the net. I mean the guys are hacking and swinging and can’t get him to slow down or get the puck. Idk what else you’d call elusiveness.

[@lastnamefirst5521]

@@mrfake675 man said illusive intangibles lmao. Stop tryna act so smart. Malkin is top 100 no questions

[@michaelrutar2104]

Malkin top 30 no question tbh. Closest thing to Mario play style that we will ever see

[@thomy1955]

@@mrfake675 The only thing Toews could teach him is how to get carried by his teammates

[@JCDenton2000]

For real though how was he not on the Top 100 list? That's ridiculous, and I'm not even a Pens fan.

[@MrYouarethecancer]

JC Denton Because he's Russian and it's a Canadian good ole boys club. He should have been top 5.

[@20CentPat]

Bro I am a Flyers fan and I agree. Toews should've never been on that list.

[@stevenblanchette2413]

Absolutely right !!!! He is more dominant and legendary than Toews !!!

[@domodomo7160]

Patrick Toews Kane Keith don't belong there.

[@herobrine1238]

Kim Kyung Min Kane should be there but not that shirt caried captains

[@thef1dude501]

“Why do you think they love you so much?” “Because I nice guy you know” What a lad

[@tungstenrockhopper1006]

As a pens fan I hope malkin realizes he’s not in Sids shadow. When he steps on that ice we know we are seeing absolute brilliance and our hearts start pumping. He pushes the team just as much as Crosby. I wish they could give out co-captaincy because he’d rock CC along with Sid.

[@YoYoYoYoYoYoPeace]

A list of active players Malkin has higher points per game in his career than: Ovi Kane Mackinnon Panarin Toews Marchand Pastarnak Bergeron Stamkos Kucherov Draisaitl Matthews Marner Giroux Kopitar Stone Your favorite player (excluding crosby / mcdavid) Just to name a few... As a biased pens fan, Malkin is one of if not one of the the most CRIMINALLY underrated players of our generation.

[@TheJaguarGod]

Backstrom is also criminally underrated. backstrom and malkin have been in crosby and ovechkin shadow

[@HarmanSin]

Theres something so loveable about this guy lol. I think its how genuine he is

[@adamfluke3292]

HarmanSin it’s the respect he has for everyone and his hilarious sense of humor. At least that’s what it is for me

[@pottytheparrot310]

HarmanSin Imagine if him and Ovi were together

[@ClawDaddyUwU]

Really pissed he wasnt in the 100. And im a caps fan lma

[@mdanielson6301]

agreed, and I'm a caps fan too

[@Dynazyde]

You forgot the "o" at then end of "lmao"

[@ivanlowjones]

Typical Pens hating Capitals fan.

[@bethm5791]

As a pens fan, really appreciate y’all that said that you were mad. We have the same respect for Ovi.

[@therealoinjman]

He's excellent but I can name 100 better hockey players.

[@Mr.Pants45]

Malkin, one of the only penguins non-penguin fans like.

[@ClawDaddyUwU]

Mr. Pants omg yes! -Caps fan

[@lukes8496]

Yeah and I still dont like him.

[@TheCandoRailfan]

What are you talking about? I hate him more than Crosby and the rest of the team.

[@summoner1451]

What about Kessel?

[@lukes8496]

I dont like any guy on the penguins lol.

[@Shaya87]

Geno will always be my favorite player. On top of being super talented he has an amazing personality. I could listen to him speak all day because he's very smart and funny.

[@keaters123]

Malkin's got three rings , an art ross and the conn symth. He's crazy underrated

[@coreytrevor3910]

define underrated? he's a top 25 guy every year, is paid like a top 25 guy and produces like a top 75. he misses to many games and is always hurt. I think his rating is accurate

[@tjlasure4489]

@@coreytrevor3910 well he was left off the top 100 list so i guess that could be a definition

[@kaypie3112]

Damn. I love Malkin. What an awesome hockey player and he looks like an awesome person too.

[@benji3625]

How is he not in the top 100? Should be top 20

[@roccoanthony8930]

bennnyboyc No, not 20 lol. More like top 50. Top 30 is Sakic/Yzerman/Clarke/Messier/Trottier/Bossy tier, and he is definitely below this due to inconsistency and injuries. He is 100% in the top 100 though lol. He is becoming overrated along with Crosby due to fanboys/fangirls, but he is this generations Forsberg. Not the “best”, but definitely up there. Crosby is top 15 (people say “his peak”, but he NEVER had the peak due to injuries...and that is his fault for not being able to stand on the ice).

[@MrJordwalk]

He's actually this generation's FEDOROV. Fedorov's totals over 13 years in Detroit = 554 assists, 400 goals, 954 pts Malkin's totals over 12 years in Pittsburgh = 560 assists, 370 goals, 930 pts. Malkin's going to match Fedorov's Detroit number total next season. Scoring 30 goals and 24 points should be a piece of cake for him.

[@viktorlund5506]

I have all Malkin, Crosby and Ovechkin above Sakic and Yzerman. But people often forget about the older guys like Morenz etc. Malkin is the best player, but both Ovechkin and Crosby are above him inside the top 20.

[@80teg]

@@roccoanthony8930 Joe Sakic is not clearly a better hockey player than Evgeni Malkin. Im not saying Malkin is better, all Im saying is that the gap between them is too small for you to be so certain.

[@Ws98811]

Such a great guy, Pens are lucky to have him

[@412xtaint]

I agree we have been a lucky hockey town for a long time with 66 68 71 and 87, lots of reasons to smile in the Steel City.

[@deeshmond]

Ridiculous he wasn't in the top 100

[@abrararifify]

deeshmond Goes to show how much Canadian Bias is in these awards.

[@azrennovak955]

Its insane. And to think the Yankees are raited higher than this. Smh

[@tchop6839]

I’m a flyers fan, but I gotta respect Malkin for staying in Pittsburgh like that, and I still can’t believe he isn’t in the top 100

[@donaldnolan5272]

Malkin has been my favorite ever since he came to the Pens. One of the greatest players of all time, one the greatest people of all time.

[@steeleal1]

As a pens fan im gonna be so sad when Geno and Sid retire they've done so much for our team with 3 cups and i couldnt be more happier

[@mpaulm]

He’s led the league in points as many times as Crosby, has as many Cups, steps up his game in the playoffs sometimes more than Crosby. Should be top 100 too.

[@pottytheparrot310]

Michael Meloche More deserving of a C. He does better stats wise than Crosby

[@ChyloeReece]

Michael Meloche "sometimes more than Crosby"..?!? How about always.

[@rocabilly927]

Potty The Parrot seriously, stop watching hockey 🤦‍♂️

[@smitdizz420]

We love you Geno!!!!!! Most underrated generational talent of all time. 36 years old now and still so dominate

[@Sleeper_productions]

Watching this again 6 years later I cannot imagine our organization without him. Arguably the greatest Russian of all time, countless awards, cups, and records. And did it all playing behind sid. Truly one of the most underrated players in NHL history

[@dashl1109]

He's really an awesome guy. Not many people know, but he does LOTS of charity work back home as well.

[@dxzxax8772]

Geno rules! Can't underestimate how much Sarge meant to him adjusting him to the NHL and the city. I think that's a big part of why Malkin never left Pittsburgh when he could have gone anywhere. Winning is everything.

[@damiangarcia1826]

Most underrated player in the NHL.

[@pottytheparrot310]

damian garcia He’s the Backstrom of the Penguins.

[@damiangarcia1826]

Jalen Brito that's probably the best way to put it

[@devinluoto873]

Most Underrated superstar in his time! My all time favorite! Let Geno continue his dominance when the playoffs start soon!!! Go Pens

[@Archvile1]

Evgeni Malkin absolutely deserves a spot in Top 100

[@kherelkechil5853]

The best second liner by far.

[@BetterDoYourHomeWork]

His English has really improved.

[@Pensfan5919]

Well, he has had 15 years, a few interpreters, and learned from one of the more successful Russian players of all-time in Sergei Gonchar.

[@mishacol]

Still sucks to be honest.

[@alecgiroux]

@@mishacol Still better than your Russian

[@happytrails1963]

Fantastic talent!

[@ar-aamon797]

My favorite Hockey Player. Geno is such a cool guy.

[@Android971]

Евгений, молодчина! Пример для многих людей! Не побоялся пойти против системы и стать уважаемым и популярным там! Наверно так воплощают свои мечты,

[@bigriver2000]

Mr. Malkin, your playing style and talent will go down in history in the top ranked players of all time. As a former hockey player, I am awed by what your do in times of critical moments, and those are the moments that count. In my busy life,, I only watch the playoffs these days, and I am always thrilled to watch you do your magic. I particularly appreciate how you and Mr. Crosby place the prize before the pride as partners in hockey war. Comradery at its finest. Please make your final statement of your hockey career spectacular, and live up to the legend that you have so graciously earned. Keep your magical partner Sid in your wings, and shatter the records together. thank you, Alan

[@torythewild6409]

"How do you say 5 on 3 in Russian ?" "5 on 3"

[@smiakishev]

Tory Fossett actually on the russian language it sounds something like this: "pyat' na tri"

[@Seandotcom]

amazing guy, amazing player.

[@cartercastle7287]

Brings a tear to my eye thinking they only got like 5 years max left 🥺

[@shawncordeiro1150]

like crosby says when he competes no one can stop him

[@hughmungus8320]

Angry Geno is score

[@sincityknights4020]

Really good stuff. Much respect.

[@blaineburkett4]

very humble guy. great hockey player

[@Nikhilinho]

If he was born in North America, or if he played on another team (besides maybe the blackhawks or capitals) he's top maybe even 50. His production doesn't change when Crosby's out, he develops w/ new teammates really well, he can take over games by himself, he scores in the playoffs, he's been amazing since day one in Pittsburgh. I'm biased and could be proven wrong over time, but I can't imagine McDavid/ Draisatl being the eventual 1-2 Center pair Crosby/ Malkin are. We're so spoiled in Pittsburgh

[@pensden5582]

How can you not love Geno ?

[@pottytheparrot310]

Pens Den Philly is just Philly and Washington bows to Alexander the Gr8t

[@xomy4]

Это лучший хоккеист России!👍 Спасибо , Евгений за игру!!!

[@nexushockeyHD]

even as a Devils fan it's hard not to root for this guy.

[@SuperTanuma]

The injuries have sucked cause early 20's crosby and malkin was simply amazing to see as a fan, but they've aged well into their 30's.

[@blastboy5111]

SuperTanuma they’re both still insane players though

[@SuperTanuma]

blast ing obviously and I've been blessed to have my team been handed two generational players.

[@FizzbitchAu]

That Lemieux guy was alright too...

[@peachlover8572]

He's dosen't play anymore

[@blastboy5111]

Peachlover hence the WAS

[@penguin8711]

Grest video. Geno is hilarious. As a pens fans and season ticket holder, I'm so thankful I got to watch him all these years, such a great player and person. I'm really dreading that day when he's no longer a penguin.

[@paularyche]

No need to worry now, thank goodness

[@drsch]

Gonchar, Malkin, MAF, Crosby, Lemieux. The Penguins have had some great teammates over the past two decades.

[@dronlaa]

Where is Jagr???

[@patientmental875]

Pens fans (like myself) who lived in Pittsburgh their whole lives watched Mario/Jagr & when that ended it really sucked, same with this era of Crosby/Malkin & when that ends its really going to suck! Special time right now, enjoy it Pens fans while we have it!

[@HgH656]

Lists will often be criticized but the NHL Top 100 more so as it did not include an obvious choice and generational talent like Malkin. It was great to see a story about Malkin off the ice. Years ago, I remember a show called Snapshots with Jim Hughson where he would do long form interviews with NHL players. Hopefully a longer piece can be done on Malkin as it would have been great to see more

[@user-mp9xz8yg4j]

I was shocked he wasn't in the top 100. He is one of the best of his generation.

[@piano_in_the_afternoon9900]

How is he not in top 100 just blows my mind, he should be in top 50 of all time, easy. And I am not even remotely Pens fan

[@MRAIClassroom]

Started playing hockey after the pens won back to back cup in 91-92, been a joy watching them every since! Give me one more cup run boys!!!!

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

You Pens fans are pretty lucky to have this cat. And so is his team. Seems like a first class guy.

[@crawlFace]

Awesome little video.

[@kfch8206]

nice behind story, love it :-*

[@concreteninja953]

Im from Cambridge ontario Canada and my biggest dream is to ONE time sit and watch a Pittsburgh game in Pittsburgh...it would be a dream come true to see the boys at home. Go Pittsburgh

[@dronlaa]

When Malkin in his prime, he's most dominating player in NHL today and past 15 years.

[@garrettwinkler373]

I love you geno never leave.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GodNuVo]

Getting know the man Respect for this player!

[@zeldamachina6305]

This man should easily be in the top 100. No questions asked. я люблю Россию!!!

[@historyrepeating]

The background music at the beginning is perfect 🎶

[@ernie8401]

83 points in 82 games as a 36 year old 😯Geno is the third best player from his era (only behind Sid n ovi) if his injury’s never happened he would be in the 1500+ point range. One of the craziest what if career moments in my nhl lifetime. Ridiculous he was left off the top 100. 1229 points in 1063 games played. And he’s not slowing down. Malkin has dominated competition for almost 20 years. As a pens fan it’s honour and privilege to watch Sid/genos careers stay in pittsburgh. LGP!!!

[@JeckeL007]

Malkin has some of the most ridiculously amazing goals that I would put up against ANY highlights from any player ever. And the thing is, a LOT of them are just straight up raw talent and skill... not boring crap like flying down on a 2-on-1 and someone passes it to him and he 1-times the puck in to the net, I'm thinking of stuff like this (watch?v=EgX-d2YKHtk), he's in the rangers end alone with 3 rangers, he steals the puck, skates the other way, does a spin move and backhands it in to the net....

[@86Wutang86]

I agree but nothing beats sid blowing by two guys and doing a one handed back hand top shelf.

[@LC-ht7sg]

He's so likeable. So confident yet humble. Makes Russians look good.

[@roccovb5377]

What a guy! why the hell he is so underrrated i will never understand. For me he is up there with Crosby.

[@sammogaming9732]

Malkin is one of those players that can win a game by himself. When he is on fire, no one can stop him.

[@bobjohnson7972]

He’s definitely one of the best no doubt

[@goalieking3378]

2:20... That happened in Moncton, NB and I was there. Was so excited when I first saw this kid, but when I saw that collision, I thought to myself "Man, is that the end of his career already?!" I was scared for Malkin... ending his career like that wouldn't have been fair at all for him. So glad to see that guy back later on and having an awesome career!!!

[@MixManMike95]

Im a sens and a caps fan and cant stand the penguins but I have no idea why malkin wasnt in the top 100. He should easily be there

[@ginrummy3996]

Awesome human being!

[@beefen7921]

respect for Malkin... and i'm a CAPS fan. He's a great guy and awesome athlete on the ice.

[@littlekittyskulls]

geno and sid gotta be my favorite players of all time… them and fleury are awesome guys

[@knad7365]

I'm a bolts fan and after seeing this I love this guy.

[@karigrandii]

I A M S C O R E .

[@crushit9576]

2 Superstars in 1 team and when the other is not playing... The other one is doing more points... that is rare.

[@clarkwilson9520]

He is a national treasure

[@mikehanzal9562]

This guy, not only fantastic at hockey. Seems like a great guy/teammate. Wish the wild had someone of his caliber.

[@eddie8306]

He is such a good hearted guy.

[@jacobrose5998]

Earlier this year when he scored a goal on a deflection off of his knee from a shot by Sid…he was in a lot pain and had to leave the ice…however, when asked later if he thought he’d be okay and he said “yeah, it was shot by Sid, if it were anybody else it’d be a lot worse.” 😂

[@MrKudmar]

Hockey players are always genuinely good people

[@JambalayaJimmy]

One thing some people don't realize is he's from Magnitogorsk. Which is a bigger transition than coming from somewhere like St. Petersburgh or Moscow.

[@ryandavid8373]

great guy and great player, don't know why he isn't in top 100

[@maryconn1]

When he wants to be, he’s the best player in the game.

[@hughmungus8320]

Angry Geno is score

[@maryconn1]

@@hughmungus8320 He finally scored last night. Hopefully he can get back to where he was pre-covid. He was a beast. Since covid hit he’s been sleepwalking lmao

[@dmac40]

Even though I'm not a Pittsburgh fan this man is a good player and is a good person

[@devinluoto873]

Easily, easily, easily a top 50 player. No questions asked

[@imleb]

top 10 for sure

[@hemihead001]

He is a once in a Generation Talent . He does things that I have never seen Sid do . He's is a common man , blue collar type that comes from a Steel town , like the one he now lives in and plays for . What's not to like ? Should have made the top 20 at least 50 .

[@one7decimal2eight]

Best decision for him to not try to be number 1 on another team. He now has 3 cups which I doubt he would have had he left.

[@wolfeusmc2011]

My favorite Russians to wear the Black and Gold....Geno and so so much tears and respect for him to acknowledge the man who went out of his way to take him under his wing...55. THE Powerplay quarterback Sergei Gonchar

[@jacobbxd]

Penguins fans just so blessed to have this guy and Crosby.

[@mixinmike999]

The best part about geno is that you watch this video and you think “haha what a funny guy” but then you watch mad geno and you would pray to give him a wide berth.

[@vowtekohnsurvateeve7689]

Top 100 for sure after last playoffs

[@MX-pm8pw]

True Living Legend

[@badbillybrookes]

great guy

[@JimFox-vm9rx]

Yes Geno got the Shaft on that one but its a little easier to deal with while he is looking at 3 Championship Rings!

[@brendang3188]

Back 5 years later, and Geno is still going strong. And still being disrespected. Mr 101 for life!!!!

[@MQA-hc1gt]

An absolute JOKE he wasn't selected in the top 100.

[@stuartlivermore6895]

U are well loved in pittsburgh especially the penguins ur up with the best get well soon geni

[@harjitgrewal3019]

Geno my boiii #1 player in my books legooo

[@Farmboy1544]

No worries, Geno is on pace to hit 1500 points all time. Which would put him in the top twenty.