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It’s not about money,” Vensel told 93.7 the Fan. “Someone with the team [says] they did offer him four-years, $6.1 million.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins put an offer on the table that matched exactly what Malkin was looking for and he still turned it down." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Did the Penguins do too little too late? Does Malkin believe he is worth more? 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