The Montreal Canadiens have reportedly included a trade offer for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, as part of a proposed deal involving defenseman Andrei Markov. The move comes as the Canadiens seek to bolster their forward group ahead of the upcoming season. The Penguins, however, have not yet indicated whether they are willing to entertain the offer. The trade would mark a significant shift in roster construction for both teams, potentially altering playoff aspirations.

Canadiens Targeted Penguins Forward in Marchenko Trade Offer  Yahoo Sports