Sidney Crosby Signs Two-Year Extension with Penguins

Sidney Crosby has signed a two-year, $17.4 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ensuring he remains with the team until nearly his 40th birthday. This deal, which maintains his annual salary at $8.7 million, underscores Crosby's commitment to the franchise and his willingness to keep his pay team-friendly. Crosby highlighted the importance of winning and contributing to the team's dynamics as his primary reasons for signing the extension. This signing provides clarity and pressure for GM Kyle Dubas to build a competitive team around Crosby, aiming for another Stanley Cup run. Crosby's extension also continues the Penguins' tradition of players personally delivering season tickets to fans, a gesture that has been met with mixed reactions. With this extension, Crosby is poised to finish his illustrious career with the team that drafted him first overall in 2005.