Major news has emerged regarding Sidney Crosby’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins. According to insider Rob Rossi of The Athletic, any rumors about Crosby being traded can be put to rest.
In his latest report, Rossi stated:
“Crosby’s 37th birthday was never a target date for a new deal that he and the team remain confident will be signed, multiple Penguins and league sources said. The sources were granted anonymity so they could speak freely about the process. Crosby has told close friends he intends to re-sign with the Penguins and that he, agent Pat Brisson, and Penguins hockey president/general manager Kyle Dubas are largely aligned about details of a new contract; however, his priority this offseason has been on training for the upcoming season.”
From this information, it’s clear that both Crosby and the Penguins are on the same page regarding a contract extension—it’s just a matter of finalizing the details.
Crosby’s influence on the Penguins extends beyond his own contract. He was the driving force behind the team’s decision to re-sign longtime teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, as he wanted to ensure they had one more shot at winning the Stanley Cup together. This underscores Crosby’s deep commitment to finishing his career with the Penguins, even if the chances of securing another championship are slim.
As Crosby prepares to negotiate his next contract, questions arise about whether GM Kyle Dubas can assemble a roster capable of winning another title. However, Crosby isn’t concerned about the contract talks dragging out. He’s focused on training for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season and is confident the extension will be completed in due time.
Crosby is coming off a 12-year contract that paid him $8.7 million annually. With the salary cap increasing each year, this could be the moment when Crosby finally signs a deal that reflects his true market value, rather than the team-friendly contracts he’s taken in the past.
As Crosby eyes the future, his priority remains clear: to finish his illustrious NHL career as a Penguin, with the hope of leading his team to one more championship run. The extension is expected to be finalized soon, but until then, Crosby’s focus is entirely on the upcoming season.
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