This summer, of course, marks a special moment of reflection on this day, Malkin's 39th birthday. It is Geno's last season under contract with the Penguins. There have been disputed reports that this will be the final year Malkin plays in Pittsburgh. It doesn't look like he's going to have a formal, official retirement tour that lasts a full season, which is fitting - but realistically it looks like this could be the end of the road.