Evgeni Malkin has officially signed to play with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL during the NHL lockout, according to TSN.

This deal had been rumored for weeks leading up to the official start of the lockout, but could only be made official today. Malkin will be joined by fellow Russian Sergei Gonchar with Metallurg. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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