Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins at a shocking salary
Sidney Crosby signed a two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins at a shocking salary.
All summer long, Sidney Crosby's extension has been a hot topic among the hockey community. A lot of people believed he would sign with another team, and it was also widely believed that the Pittsburgh Penguins' captain would get a raise for his previous contract, valued at $8.7M.
However, he shocked everyone by agreeing to sign at a reduced rate with the Penguins.
In breaking news, the Penguins revealed that Crosby signed a two-year extension with the same salary: $8.7M.
The 35-year-old veteran has a year left on his previous deal, which means we should see Crosby in action for at least three more seasons, something that makes President and General Manager Kyle Dubas very happy.
Here's what he said in an official statement, as published on NHL.com:
"Sid's work ethic, focus, character, and mastery of his craft are the stuff of legends to those inside of hockey. Yet, what makes Sid most special is that he actually surpasses that legend with his daily commitment to his craft and to helping the Penguins win. His dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its Captain as we go through this phase of our project. Sid's commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can return our team to contention and provide our players with Sid's leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin."
Source: NHL.comPenguins Re-Sign Sidney Crosby to a Two-Year Contract Extension
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