The verdict is in for Sidney Crosby: Massive extension for the future hall of famer
After waiting for two months, Pittsburgh Penguins fans can breathe a sigh of relief on Monday with the news of Sidney Crosby's new contract extension.
On Monday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby finally were able to agree to terms on a contract extension after he became eligible to sign one back on July 1st.
Crosby's contract extension with the Penguins is for two-years and is worth $8.7 million per season, a nod to his jersey number 87. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the majority of Crosby's contract is bonuses. In year 1, his salary is $780,000 with a $9 million bonus and in year 2, Crosby's salary is set to be $1.09 million, with a bonus of $6.53 million.
Crosby, 37, has spent his entire 19-year career in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who drafted him first overall back in 2005. In 1,272 regular season games, Crosby has 1,596 points (592 goals, 1,004 assists) and 823 penalty minutes. The Cole Harbour native has gone on to add 201 points in 180 games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, hoisting hockey's greatest trophy on three occasions - 2009, 2016 and 2017.
By sticking with an average annual value of $8.7 million, Sidney Crosby gives the Pittsburgh Penguins plenty of flexibility with their salary cap situation going forward, which will help them remain a contender and in the mix to add in free agency and on the trade market.
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Will the Penguins win another Stanley Cup before Sidney Crosby retires? | ||
| Yes | 14 | 8.3 % |
| No | 155 | 91.7 % |
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