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He’s shown that year after year." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "That kind of mark is a big deal as Malkin quietly climbs the ranks as one of the greatest players of all time." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Despite the distinction of being one of the best, there is still a belief Malkin doesn’t receive proper credit or respect for his work." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“People are talking about Ovi a lot,” Kris Letang said. “[Connor] McDavid. People talk about [Nathan] MacKinnon. You don’t hear Geno’s name a lot. What he’s been able to do in this league for that long at this age being the scorer that he is, it’s special.”" } }, { "id": "mzllijd2-67789b7y", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1740486341744320814", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1740486341744320814", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Letang has been a teammate of Malkins for nearly 20 years and has seen first-hand exactly what Malkin brings to the Penguins every night." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 1,096 career games, Malkin has scored 484 goals and 774 assists for 1,258 total points." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Malkin is closing in on 500 total goals, yet has always had to fight for proper recognition." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Letang said aside from Malkin’s MVP season in 2011-12, he’s always been wrongfully put in the rearview." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As Malkin enters the final years of his career, it might be a little late for fully proper recognition, but there isn’t any doubt he’ll one day find himself in the Hockey Hall of Fame." } }, { "id": "zy9sk8qo-0cxa1zuj", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "playlist.megaphone.fm", "source": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB3027471832", "embed": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB3027471832", "caption": "", "height": "200", "width": "100%" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Answering Call From Kyle Dubas" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Keeping Close Eye on Prospects At World Juniors" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Get Metropolitan Monkey off Their Backs" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Historic Night Highlights Stellar Season for Penguins Defenseman" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Multiple Penguins Deserve Spotlight in Win Over Islanders" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

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