Evgeni Malkin's Trade Protection to Narrow in January

• NHL insider Darren Dreger expects Evgeni Malkin's trade protection to narrow in January.
• This change could initiate trade discussions for the Pittsburgh Penguins center.
• Evgeni Malkin is a center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
• The potential change in trade protection is expected to occur in January.
• This development casts doubt on Malkin's future with the Penguins.