Confirmed Signing with Link: [PIT] F Sidney Crosby signs extension with the Penguins (2 years, $8.7M AAV; begins 2025-26)

[innitfam]

Let's see how far he can climb up the all time scorers list. #5 and 1800 points seems like the floor.

 

[BallardEra]

Crazy that we likely only have 3 more seasons in the Crosby era.

I see him going year by year after this contract is up.

 

[zar]

Mad respect for Crosby. Legend!

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

What a legend while other aging stars received more and aren't even on the same level as him anymore.

What a goat

 

[zar]

It’s a bargain of a deal at this day and age, Crosby is still Crosby despite his age. Personally, didn’t want to picture him on any other team jerseys to chase another cup. Lemieux is Magnificent/better player, but Crosby has made a case to become the face of the franchise (partly due to his longevity, Mario had to take time off hockey with health issues, otherwise his legacy might have come very close to Gretzky’s). Jagr, Francis, et. al were dynasty type “support” players.

Curious to see what the old dirty bastards (Crosby, Karlsson, Letang, even fading Malkin) can do together having had a season of familiarity together. Guentzel is a big gap they need to fill collectively.

Pens fans rejoice.

EDIT: 9999th post, only took me almost 20 years lol

I dare you to reply to me.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

one of those rare players that genuinely feels like they don’t give a f*** about money

 

[Nakawick]

I figured it would be an 8.7 cap hit. This season plus 2 more. It still gives the Pens options to trade him and get something for him if Sid did ask to be moved for one last run, assuming the Pens are not challenging for a playoff spot.

 

[Three On Zero]

Sad he's gunna waste the last few years of his career on a shit team with a dumbass for a GM

What a shame. The guy who’s going to be the 5th best hockey player ever chooses comfort instead of cup chasing. What an idiot

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Sid's probably given his agents high blood pressure with his refusal to ever budge from that 8.7 number.

 

[BallardEra]

I figured it would be an 8.7 cap hit. This season plus 2 more. It still gives the Pens options to trade him and get something for him if Sid did ask to be moved for one last run, assuming the Pens are not challenging for a playoff spot.

I see it as he's retiring there and will go 1 year deals after that contract is up until he decides he's done for good.

 

[Spargon]

He's still worth $11 million big time discount for the pens!

He was always going to sign to 8.7 term was the only snag.

 

[DrDangles]

Sid's probably given his agents high blood pressure with his refusal to ever budge from that 8.7 number.

Go look up Pat Brisson's client list and let me know if you think he cares whether Crosby makes 8.7M or 15M lol

 

[HabsQC]

Legend.

 

[Dumais]

This is good to see. Maybe other superstars in sports, but this "kid" is special. Money/Fame is nice, but he choose to do it the right way.

 

[dirtydanglez]

dudes gonna go full jagr.

great news for pens fans

 

[Bouboumaster]

I already respected the f*** out of Crosby, but he did the Pens a solid yet again

What an absolute Chad

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Dubas: "I don't get it, Sid. You DON'T want to be overpaid? It's what I do! Look at the money hungry bums from my last gig."

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Great deal for still a top 10 player in the NHL. Crosby has aged like fine wine.

 

[Riggins]

Looks like injuries robbed him of #2 on the all-time points list (before McDavid eventually ends up there), but assuming Crosby plays three more seasons he should pass Francis for #5 with an outside chance at Howe for #4.

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

Crosby will be worth ~8.7 on ice as long as he is a 75 pt C which is what I expect 2 years from now

I think he gets 90 this year

80 next year

And 75ish his final season

He's worth more than points to Pittsburgh.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Crosby: My quality of life doesn't change if I take 8.7M or 12M

But quality of linemates might. Hockey is life for him and he's always looked at compensation that way.

 

[therocket9]

He's still worth $11 million big time discount for the pens!

Crosby has made tons in endorsements so he will be fine.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

This deal makes it easy to trade him. Does he have a NTC? If Pittsburgh is done before the deadline (likely) they can easily move him.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Go look up Pat Brisson's client list and let me know if you think he cares whether Crosby makes 8.7M or 15M lol

Honestly being Sid's agent likely helped him sign a lot of the rest, so it worked out for him either way.

 

[therocket9]

but I thought he was going to get traded/signed to Colorado or Montreal !!!

Still may get traded at some point if the Pens are 20 points out of playoff contention.