SeanMoneyHands
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I guess Crosby doesn't want to win.
There's no player in the league that's won more than Sid. Three cups, two Conn Smythes, an Olympic gold (with the Golden Goal), a World Championship, a World Cup, a World Cup MVP, along with several individual awards...I guess Crosby doesn't want to win.
$30 million for his age 38-40 years and he's not prioritizing money? If he wasn't, he'd be playing at a reduced rate so they can get some talent to play beside them. Not knocking the guy, he's entitled to get what he can, but he sure as shit is prioritizing money. That's probably more than he'd get on the open market at that stage of his career.I think this shows that Sid prioritizes retiring a PEN over money or winning at this point.
I get it. It would be cool to see him leave and join a super team or something. But I get it. He's preserving a legacy now.
He has consistently de-prioritized money. He has been at $8.7M forever now. Even Malkin signed for higher than him the last pre-retiring contract ($9.5M/yr).$30 million for his age 38-40 years and he's not prioritizing money? If he wasn't, he'd be playing at a reduced rate so they can get some talent to play beside them. Not knocking the guy, he's entitled to get what he can, but he sure as shit is prioritizing money. That's probably more than he'd get on the open market at that stage of his career.
Sid took a contract that I think everyone knew was team friendly on his last deal. I don't understand the "Oh, Sid is just cashing out" comments. Especially considering that even if he took less, Penguins current management team doesn't appear to know how to build a winner around him.$30 million for his age 38-40 years and he's not prioritizing money? If he wasn't, he'd be playing at a reduced rate so they can get some talent to play beside them. Not knocking the guy, he's entitled to get what he can, but he sure as shit is prioritizing money. That's probably more than he'd get on the open market at that stage of his career.
Sign and trade, Letang is going there as well.I thought he was signing in Montreal!
I actually wouldnt be shocked if its 3 years at 19.87mil total signed on August 7th. Because its Sid.He has consistently de-prioritized money. He has been at $8.7M forever now. Even Malkin signed for higher than him the last pre-retiring contract ($9.5M/yr).
I wouldn't be surprised is he signs for $8.7M again.
Stamkos just got 8 mil × 4 years but Crosby couldn't get 10 mil × 3.$30 million for his age 38-40 years and he's not prioritizing money? If he wasn't, he'd be playing at a reduced rate so they can get some talent to play beside them. Not knocking the guy, he's entitled to get what he can, but he sure as shit is prioritizing money. That's probably more than he'd get on the open market at that stage of his career.
Crosby's agent will have a formula that shows exactly how much Crosby alone brings in to the Penguins in merchandising as well. In terms of value to financial return the player generates for the team, Sid is still at or near the top.Stamkos just got 8 mil × 4 years but Crosby couldn't get 10 mil × 3.
Right.
Crosby can name his price, not only because of his on ice performance but from the name recognition/prestige he would bring to any organization.
I get this but I also wonder how much Crosby could add to his legacy if he went to say the Avs and became the 4th all time in playoff points as I really doubt he sees the playoffs ever again if he stays in Pittsburg.Crosby is 36 years old and has won 3 Stanley Cups and has played his entire career with the Penguins. I am sure he is settled and happy with his life where it is at this point and probably quite happy to finish his career with the Penguins. I am sure the Penguins are happy to keep him for the rest of his career also.
I could see some people being in both groups as there is a small vocal minority here that are just complainers.It's probably not the same group, but it's interesting to see the people bemoaning the Penguins' re-signing their long term captain and one of the most important players in their history, while the people in the Vegas thread are calling them mercenary merchants for getting rid of their aging or poorly performing players.
Sign and trade, Letang is going there as well.
Sure I guess if you think that he is going to fall off a cliff but he is elite in faceoffs and still finished tied for 12th in points last year and the salary cap is going up so even at 3 X10 million I doubt that he will ever be a bad contract.$30 million for his age 38-40 years and he's not prioritizing money? If he wasn't, he'd be playing at a reduced rate so they can get some talent to play beside them. Not knocking the guy, he's entitled to get what he can, but he sure as shit is prioritizing money. That's probably more than he'd get on the open market at that stage of his career.
I'm reminded of Colby Armstrong's quote "Sidney Crosby trains like there is a league better than the NHL that he’s preparing for".Sure I guess if you think that he is going to fall off a cliff but he is elite in faceoffs and still finished tied for 12th in points last year and the salary cap is going up so even at 3 X10 million I doubt that he will ever be a bad contract.
Montréal should go out there and offer him a two years/10 M contract or something
Montréal is a young team, and having a living, beathing and still skating hockey legend like Crosby around wouldn't hurt
This is how the end of hof players usually goes. He will have his chance to "turn" the corner once these 3 guys retire.It's fine, it's just mindboggling how little direction the Pens have had in the last few years. Trying to compete, but not really. Selling, but just a little bit.
All in all, Pens have had an amazing 20 years and it's fine to go through a downtime, but Dubas will be remembered as a GM that prolonged the funk period rather than turn a corner.
I agree with this. It's just that, if you know you can't rebuild while Crosby, Malkin and Letang are still here, why not re-sign Guentzel instead of trading him for futures which will be too little too late anyway?This is how the end of hof players usually goes. He will have his chance to "turn" the corner once these 3 guys retire.