In per week that is been fairly crummy for Evgeni Malkin, he lastly received some constructive information … his Stanley Cup rings have been discovered.
The Allegheny County Police Dept. stated Thursday the championship bling that Malkin had thought was stolen in a housebreaking at his Pennsylvania house over the weekend was found.
Cops say the trio of rings was “positioned inside his residence,” although they didn’t elaborate on the matter additional.
Malkin stated in an announcement he was grateful to have his prized possessions secure.
“I want to categorical my gratitude to the Allegheny County Police, the Sewickley Heights Police and your entire Penguins group,” the Pittsburgh middle stated. “The outpouring of help and concern from my teammates and followers over the previous few days means a lot to my household and I.”
Malkin’s Sewickley Heights place was ransacked on Jan. 11 — the identical day the Penguins misplaced to the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Enviornment. Malkin didn’t play within the tilt resulting from harm.
Malkin’s house safety system had by some means been down in the course of the break-in — and now that his rings have been discovered, it is unclear what precisely was stolen. Cops say they’re nonetheless investigating the incident.
Police, although, did say early indications have been it was not “tied to any of the reported organizations concentrating on skilled athletes throughout the nation.”
Malkin has performed in only one recreation because the housebreaking occurred … logging an help in Tuesday’s loss to Seattle.