Rookie of the month: Evgeny Malkin (L)
NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (L) of Buffalo Sabres as Rookie Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 8 assists for 16 points in 15 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 15 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 8 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 21 year old left wing has played 15 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 8+8=16 with 6 PIM.