Crosby Says Malkin Contract Talks Are in a Good Place

Pittsburgh’s biggest voices are sounding calm, and in this market that usually means something worth watching. Sidney Crosby says Evgeni Malkin’s contract talks are in a good place, which is about as much public comfort as the Penguins ever give before the paperwork gets done. The details still matter, because veteran negotiations can move quietly right up until they do not. For a team built on stars and timing, this is one of those conversations that can tell you a lot about the summer ahead.