Evgeni “Geno” Malkin was drafted second overall in the 2004 NHL entry draft behind fellow countryman and super star Alex Ovechkin. Despite finishing last in the standings, the Penguins did not win the draft lottery and had to settle for the consolation prize of a franchise center and future hall of fame player in Malkin. Malkin’s contract in the KHL prevented him from joining the Pens, ultimately forcing Malkin to secretly defect from his team during a practice in Finland to board a private jet for the US.

Malkin finally suited up for the Pens in 2006-07, winning the Calder trophy as the NHL’s top rookie and being named to the all-rookie team with 33 goals and 52 assists in 78 games. The following season he would top that number finishing with 106 points, and in 2008-09 finishing with a career high 113 points and powering the Penguins to their first Stanley Cup since 1992. He would win the Art Ross trophy as the NHL’s top scorer, as well as the Conn Smythe trophy as the top performer in the playoffs. Malkin would save his best for the 2011-12 season, winning the scoring title, league MVP, as well as MVP as voted on by the players. Over a decade later, and with two more Stanley Cup championships under his belt, Malkin continues to produce at an elite level. He currently ranks 37th all time in points, just ahead of Patrick Kane and just below Jerome Iginla.

This jersey was worn for nine games during the 2009-10 season, during which Malkin accumulated eleven points, including a three-point night against the Leafs. He wore the jersey for most of October before injuring his shoulder, and upon returning in mid-November, wore a different away jersey until January when he returned to this jersey for five more games. The jersey shows moderate wear with several stick marks and burns, and a 2” repair on the left sleeve. It is matched to several games. Out of Malkin’s 19 NHL seasons, his 1.15 points per game in 2009-10 ranks as his 7th best. He was also selected as an All-Star for the 4th straight season.