The Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said last week that he was optimistic about his contract negotiations with the franchise. And it turns out he had every right to be.
The Penguins announced on Monday that Crosby inked a new two-year extension that will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2026-27 season. Crosby will earn $17.4 million or $8.7 million annually on his new deal.
“Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game,” said Penguins’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas in a statement. “His actions today show why he is one of hockey’s greatest winners and leaders. Sid is making a tremendous personal sacrifice in an effort to help the Penguins win, both now and in the future, as he has done for his entire career.”
Since making his NHL debut with the Penguins in 2005, Crosby played in 1,272 regular season games and had 1,596 points (592 goals and 1,004 assists). He led the franchise to three Stanley Cup wins while also winning the Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the MVP of the league, twice.
Despite turning 37 in August, Crosby isn’t showing signs of slowing down. He was voted an All-Star for the 2023-24 season after playing in all 82 games and having 42 goals and 52 assists for 94 points. The 42 goals he scored were his highest since 2016–17.
