Crosby Contract Talks
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are currently discussing a contract extension.
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Because Crosby is over 35, the Penguins could remain responsible for his salary-cap hit if he retires before the end of a future contract, adding risk to a long-term extension.
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Crosby missed the final two games of Canada’s Olympic tournament, including the gold-medal game against the United States, after suffering a lower-body injury; he subsequently missed 11 NHL games.
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Although Pittsburgh returned to the playoffs last season after missing them for three consecutive years, the Penguins were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in the opening round; Crosby had five points in six postseason games.
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Crosby has accumulated 654 goals and 1,761 points in 1,420 NHL games, making him Pittsburgh’s franchise leader in assists and points; he was also 36 goals short of Mario Lemieux’s Penguins record and 37 points from moving into the NHL’s top five in scoring.
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Crosby is entering his 21st season alongside Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, a span described as a record for North American professional sports.
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring a contract extension as the 37-year-old captain enters the final year of his current deal. iHeartRadio reports that Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, and Penguins GM Kyle Dubas are in early discussions about keeping the franchise legend beyond this season.
Crosby recorded 74 points in 68 games last season, extending his NHL-record streak of consecutive point-per-game seasons to 21 years. The captain remains motivated to play for Canada at the 2028 World Cup of Hockey and is not considering retirement, but he is taking his time with negotiations given the uncertainty of projecting performance at his age.
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