Malkin has assured Crosby that Sochi will be safe during Olympics

The Pittsburgh Penguins' two superstars have been discussing the upcoming Winter Olympics, and Evgeni Malkin has assured Sidney Crosby that all will be well in Sochi despite the recent bombings in his native Russia.

"(Crosby's) definitely a bit wary about the Olympics due to the events that happened, due to the explosions in Volgograd, and in Chechnya there are always blasts," Malkin told R-Sport. 

He added "that's the question that worries them (NHL players) the most: Will it be safe in Sochi or not? But other than that, everyone's burning to get to Russia, to play the Olympics, although they're worried about security. But I've told them that everything will be OK, that they shouldn't worry."

Malkin, of course, is unable to guarantee Crosby's teammate once the puck drops.