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Sidney Crosby Signs Two-Year Extension with Penguins for $8.7M AAV

Sep 16, 2024, 03:40 PM

Sidney Crosby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ensuring he remains with the team through the 2026-27 season. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $8.7 million. Crosby's previous contract was set to expire next summer. The extension includes a salary of $780,000 and a $9 million signing bonus in the first year, followed by a $1,090,000 salary and a $6,530,000 signing bonus in the second year. This marks Crosby's third contract extension since his entry-level contract expired in 2008. His consistent $8.7 million cap hit has provided the Penguins with significant flexibility in managing their roster. Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas and Crosby's agent Pat Brisson finalized the deal, which brings Crosby's career earnings to $173.3 million. Crosby will have played 19 seasons with the Penguins by the end of this extension.