Sidney Crosby is committed to “Berg!”
Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas Announced The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday that they have agreed to a two-year contract extension with their superstar captain. Sidney Crosby.
The contract runs through the 2026-27 season and will carry an average annual salary of $8.7 million. (RELATED: Miami Dolphins try to save season by signing former Pro Bowler Tyler “Snoop” Huntley: Report)
Crosby is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having won in 2009, 2016 and 2017. The 2024-25 season will mark Crosby's 20th season in a Pittsburgh uniform, a franchise record, and his 18th season as team captain, making him the second-longest tenured captain in NHL history behind Steve Yzerman, who served 19 years with the Detroit Red Wings.
The 37-year-old has been named an NHL All-Star 10 times and is the recipient of numerous awards, including three Ted Lindsay Awards, two Hart Memorial Trophies, two Art Ross Trophies, two Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophies, two Conn Smythe Trophies and one Mark Messier Leadership Award. He also holds several Penguins franchise records.
Crosby's career numbers are 592 goals, 1,004 assists and 1,596 points.
The captain is determined.
The Penguins signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension that will keep him at an average annual salary of $8.7 million through the 2026-2027 season.
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Truly one of the greatest people of all time.
I was lucky enough to meet him up close and personal when I went to the Penguins championship parade in 2017. It was a fun time.
