Following recent remarks from Sidney Crosby regarding his potential future with the Pittsburgh Penguins, General Manager Kyle Dubas provided clarity on key personnel and the team’s direction during Thursday’s season-opening press conference.

As the Penguins aim to rebound from three consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance, much attention centers on veteran forward Evgeni Malkin and his contract situation.

“He’s in a great mood every day. No change on contract front. The Olympic Break provides a key opportunity to figure out where we’re at but I expect him to have a great season,” Dubas said Thursday morning, according to TSN.

Dubas confident Malkin will drive Penguins’ return to contention

Malkin, 39, is entering the final year of his four-year, $24 million deal, which carries

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