The Pittsburgh Penguins have never had a winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

More nominees for NHL awards have been announced, and it was revealed that Evgeni Malkin will be the Pittsburgh Penguins nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

This award is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership both on and off the ice, and Malkin led by example for the Penguins this season.

The recipient of the award must have made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to their community.

Malkin’s future in Pittsburgh wasn’t guaranteed last offseason, and after re-signing with a four-year contract, he’s made sure to give back to his second home.

At the start of the season, it was announced that Malkin would be teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown for a season-long partnership.

Through the “I’m Score for Kids” initiative, Malkin pledged to donate $710 for every point he scored during the regular season.

For the first time since the 2008-09 season, Malkin appeared in all 82 games, giving himself a great chance to donate as much as possible.

Through his 82 games, Malkin scored 27 goals and 56 assists for 83 total points; that’s $58,930 in donations.

The King Clancy Trophy has been handed out annually since the 1987-88 season and no Penguins player has ever won the award.

Jason Zucker won in 2019 as a member of the Minnesota Wild.

Former Penguins forward Jordan Staal was also named a Clancy nominee from the Carolina Hurricanes.

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