PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin’s Stanley Cup rings are no longer missing.
Malkin’s rings, missing since his home was targeted by burglars last Saturday, were found elsewhere in the house, Allegehy County Police said Thursday.
In a text message to The Athletic, Malkin described the recent turn of events as “crazy.”
#Update: County Police have learned Evgeni Malkin’s Stanley Cup Championship rings have been located inside his residence. This remains an active investigation, and we continue to ask anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. https://t.co/oXYnyk8v2z
— Allegheny County PD (@AlleghenyCoPD) January 17, 2025
An investigation is ongoing about the incident, the Allegheny County Police said. The FBI is also involved, according to a team source with knowledge of the investigation who was granted anonymity because they are not permitted to speak publicly on the matter.
Malkin lives in Sewickley Heights, Pa., a borough of about 900 people. He has lived there for over a decade.
Malkin was believed to be robbed sometime during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena at 4 p.m. on Jan. 11. Malkin confirmed to The Athletic his home security system was dismantled, a safe left open and the rings — from the Penguins’ 2009, 2016 and 2017 championship teams — were missing.
Malkin has not spoken about the incident because of the ongoing investigation. Nobody was home at the time, nor was anybody injured.
Malkin’s parents, who are visiting from his hometown in Magnitogorsk, Russia, and son stay with him at the Sewickley Heights house. He also has residences in Fischer Island, Fla., and Moscow, where his wife is a media personality.
The modern-day value of Malkin’s rings is unknown. However, they were insured and the Penguins were prepared to help him order replacements from the jewelers.
Malkin’s home invasion comes amid a spate of burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes in recent months, including reported break-ins at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr., Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr., Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin and Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Dončić.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday in an email that the league “has been in touch with clubs” regarding recent targeted robberies of professional athletes. He added he “could not get into specifics at this time.”
Multiple reports in December indicated the FBI issued a warning to sports leagues regarding organized theft groups targeting athletes’ homes. The NFL and NBA issued security memos to teams in November.
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