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Originally Posted by TazFTW
I think it would depend on if the NHL can get the Russia Federation to agree to the new IIHF agreement.
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That's the key holdup now about Malkin playing in Pittsburgh this year. If the transfer agreement is in place, I would expect Malkin to be a Penguin. The CBA governs the size of base salary (which will not change if the offer is made in 2006) and I expect the Pens to include enough bonus' to entice him to come to the NHL.