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Major Update Emerges on Sidney Crosby’s Future With the Penguins

Major Update Emerges on Sidney Crosby’s Future With the Penguins

Summary

Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, is not planning to retire soon despite being 39 years old. He has one year left on his current contract, and his agent is working on a contract extension that may increase his salary.

Key Facts

  • Sidney Crosby recently turned 39 years old.
  • He has one year remaining on his current Penguins contract.
  • Crosby’s agent has not yet discussed a new contract with him but plans to do so before the summer ends.
  • Crosby signed a two-year contract two seasons ago with a cap hit of $8.7 million per year.
  • A new contract could be shorter and pay more, possibly around $12 million for one year.
  • Crosby remains a strong scorer, with 29 goals and 74 points last season.
  • He has consistently scored 80 or more points each season since 2012, except for seasons affected by COVID-19 or injury.
  • The Penguins likely want to keep Crosby as long as he wants to play.
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