Sidney Crosby, Penguins Agree to 2-Year Contract Extension with $8.7M AAV

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $8.7 million per season to keep him in the Steel City through the 2026-27 campaign.

The 37-year-old has been a staple in the Pittsburgh lineup since being selected first overall in the 2005 NHL draft, so his latest deal with the franchise comes as little surprise.

Through 1,272 games with the Penguins, Crosby has notched 592 goals and 1,004 assists for 1,596 points. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, two-time Hart Trophy winner, two-time Art Ross winner and two-time Rocket Richard winner.

That said, the Penguins having struggled over the last few seasons, so there was some concern that Crosby would sign elsewhere, perhaps with a team that would give him a better chance to win another Stanley Cup.

The eight-time All-Star appeared in 82 games for the Penguins last season, recording 42 goals and 52 assists for 94 points.

Despite his efforts, the Penguins still missed the postseason as the team finished the 2023-24 season fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a 38-32-12 record.

Now that he's staying in Pittsburgh, Crosby will continue to be the focal point of the Penguins offense.