Sidney Crosby's Commitment to the Pittsburgh Penguins: A New Era Begins
Sidney Crosby Re-Signed by Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed captain Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.
The contract runs through the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $8.7 million.
Crosby's Impact and Legacy
“There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization,” said Dubas. “Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game. His actions today show why he is one of hockey’s greatest winners and leaders.”
- Three-time Stanley Cup Champion (2009, 2016, 2017)
- Franchise record holder in games played (1,272).
- Top in even-strength goals (416), points (1,025), and game-winning goals (90).
Sidney Crosby's legacy is characterized by unparalleled achievements including being named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players', ranking 10th in NHL history with 1,596 points.
- 10-time NHL All Star
- Multiple individual awards including two Hart Trophies
- Historic playoff performer with most playoff games played (180) in Penguins history
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