- Evgeni won the Calder Trophy at the 2007 NHL Awards. He was not present so coach Michel Therrien accepted the trophy for him.
- Malkin's goal vs. the New York Rangers on November 25, 2006 gave Sergei Gonchar his 500th NHL point for an assist.
- At the 2006 Torino Olympics, he tied Alexei Kovalev for second in Russia team scoring with two goals and four assists in seven games.
- According to his father, Evgeni used to sleep with a hockey stick in his bed
- Malkin's [consecutive goal's to start a career] streak ended against the San Jose Sharks on November 4, 2006.
- He got his first multi-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings on November 1, 2006.
- Evgeni payed for a girl to have a prostetic arm before he fled to the United States. He tole no one about his act of kindness, which set him back $13,461 U.S.D
- Magical Malkin
2006-2007 Rookie Season
13G + 11A = 24 P in 20GP
*NHL Rookie of the Month in October*
*NHL Rookie of the Month in November*
- Continuing a tradition instituted by former Penguins' coach Eddie Johnston, of rookie players living with older teammates in their first season in Pittsburgh, Evgeni stays at the home of fellow Russian Sergei Gonchar, who also serves as his translator.
- He scored the game winning overtime goal in his first overtime NHL game (Nov 1, 2006 at Los Angeles).
- Malkin holds the present day rookie record for 7 goals in his first 6 NHL games
- Evgeni was Pittsburgh's number one draft pick (2nd overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
- Malkin is know to be a very calm, collected and mentally strong player. He has a great awareness of his linemates, anticipating where they are going to be and making great, sometimes 'blind' passes to them.
- Evgeni is known to have a precise and fast slap shot, and a very dangerous wrist shot which could fool any goaltender.
- Evgeni wears #71 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Malkin's position is center, but he also plays on the wing on Sidney Crosby's line.
- On August 17, 2006, Malkin officially sent his letter of resignation to Metallurg Magnitogorsk's head coach, Dave King.
- After leaving Finland, Evgeni arrived in Los Angeles with his agents. He has been practicing there with some other NHL players to prepare for the upcoming season.
- Malkin switched agents in June, from J.P. Barry and Pat Brisson to Don Meehan, but went back with Barry & Brisson around the beginning of August.
- Evgeni Malkin has the same agents as Sidney Crosby.
- Vladamir Malkin: "My son simply snapped, his nerves did not hold on. In the last moment, they persuaded him to stay in Magnitka, though his mind was already in the NHL. I understand him, but I don't support him. It was a childish act! Before I give my final assessment, I need to talk to him personally." Natalia Malkin: "We learned about everything from the news as well. We tried to call our son, but his phone was turned off. Money-wise, he was not any worse-off. He simply wanted to play in the NHL. But the management of Metallurg played on his patriotic feelings. He was not able to refuse. Though afterwards, he told me: 'Mom, but they [Penguins] have already been waiting for me, and I promised.' He left for the camp in Finland very disgruntled. I still feel that others use my son for their purposes."
- Sidney Crosby: (about Malkin) "It’s a pretty amazing story. I have been following it like everyone else. With him being so close to [agent] Pat Brisson and hearing what he went through is pretty unbelievable,” Crosby said. “He showed a lot of guts to go through that and come over here. I think everyone is just looking forward to having him here and make him feel as comfortable as possible."
“For anyone who has a dream to play [pro hockey] and the passion to play, this is the league you want to be in. For him, I think when you get that opportunity, you’ll do whatever it takes and take those risks to get here,” he continued. “It shows that he wants to be here. He went through a lot of adversity to get here, so when he does come, I think he is going to want it bad and want to play well and expect a lot out of himself. It’s only going to make everyone else around him better.”
- Sidney Crosby: (about Malkin playing for the Penguins) “I can’t wait. I played against him at the World Junior Championships and the most recent World Championships and have seen him play a lot. I am just looking forward to getting out there and hopefully learning from him, too. He is a great player and you can always learn things. I want to learn from him. Hopefully we can build some chemistry and make some things happen out there.”
- The Russian Mens Hockey Team that Malkin played for got 4th place in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
- Evgeni Malkin led Metallurg Magnitogorsk to the 2005-06 Russian Super League regular-season championship. The team scored the most goals in the league (175) and gave up the least (75), which set a league record. In addition, the team’s 29-point margin in the standings over second-place AK Bars Kazan established a new league standard.
- In his 2005-2006 season with Magnitogorsk, he scored 21 goals and had 26 assists for a total of 47 points and 46 penalty minutes.
- He is 6'3" and weighs 186 lbs.
- Evgeni lives with Sergei Gonchar while he plays for the Penguins in the 2006-2007 season.
- His brother, Denis, was also in Metallurg's hockey system.
- His father, Vladimir, was a defenseman for Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
- Sergei Gonchar: "He was very upset. It's a different country than it used to be. Hopefully, nobody is going to put pressure on his family or himself when he comes back. But at the same time, there's got to be some pressure because otherwise a guy wouldn't sign a deal at 3 a.m. then disappear in a couple days. I'm assuming he's in the United States or some other country where he can wait."
- Gennady Velichkin (Head Of Mettalurg Magnitogorsk): "We're all in shock. They all like to talk about democracy, the American way and then they shamelessly steal our best players. This is pure sports terrorism!"
