You might be able to borrow a pair of his skates for that return

I wouldn't trade Schwindt for Malkin.

This is a joke right?

This would hardly get you a Malkin signed jersey.

34 years old

9.5 Mil x 2 years

16 - 3 - 7 - 10

For someone on a big contract who is already declining, I'd say a solid young defenseman, 2 2nd round picks, and a B prospect is a pretty good return.

I don’t know Florida’s prospect pool, but for a year and a half of age 36 malkin, I would imagine that’s about right for a return. Might need to make one of those picks a 1st, but he certainly won’t bring a Kings ransom like some people would demand.

"who is already declining" age 30: 62 games 72 points age 31: 78 games 98 points age 32: 68 games 72 points age 33 (last year): 55 games 74 points. Wheres the already declining part at?

10 points 16 games

So youre taking a sample size of 16 games over 263 games? Got it

Only considering past stats is how you get 91 overall Drew Doughty in NHL 21. You need to look at present over past, especially if it's an older guy like Malkin.

And only looking at 16 game sample is stupid. You are wrong when you said "already declining".

You’ll be severely disappointed when you barely get this as a return for him. Maybe this season is a fluke for malkin but no one can take on 9.5 million for 2 seasons especially for below expected production.

Well hes not getting traded. And even if he did, hes bringing back way more than this proposal. Especially half retained

This is a pretty solid proposal. He probably won’t get traded but pit ain’t getting better anytime soon. And if they continue to play the way they do and not trade off assets. It’s gonna go back to early 2000’s Pittsburgh dark days.

thank you for not outrageously overpaying for him

If he's so declining with such a big contract.........why are you trading for him?

because there are rumors that Malkin could waive for florida, it's just a concept

Rumors....lets translate that. Some fool on here made a youtube video and wants stupid people to click it.
I don't think that counts as "rumors."

And that "fool" cited from trustworthy sources... What is the point of this discussion

:trustworthy sources LOL oh really did they name a name.
No one is going to click your youtube link kid.

You're getting him 50% retained, he's still a high-end talent, Panthers are not particularly strong at C after Barkov. He's worth more than a cap dump, a question mark, and a couple of throwaway picks.

Some other team will 100% beat this offer