National Hockey League forward Evgeni Malkin currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 2007, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's outstanding Rookie of the Year.

Malkin began playing junior hockey in Russia, joining the Metallurg Magnitogorsk in 2003. He was then drafted second overall in the 2004 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He continued to play in the Russian Super League for two addition seasons, including representing Russia in the 2006 Winter Olympics. Malkin joined the Penguins in 2006 after a legal battle with his Russian Team. He finally made his NHL debut on September 20, 2006. Malkin had an exceptional rookie season, scoring 33 goals and 52 assists, which led to his Calder Memorial Trophy selection in 2007. Malkin continued to help the Penguins in the 2007-08 season and was selected for his first NHL All-Star Game.