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Sidney Crosby Signs Two-Year Extension with Penguins Through 2026-27 for $8.7M AAV

Sep 16, 2024, 04:09 PM

Sidney Crosby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ensuring his tenure with the team through the 2026-27 season. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $8.7 million, a figure consistent with Crosby's previous contracts. Crosby's decision to maintain the $8.7 million AAV, which he has carried since the 2008-09 season, reflects his commitment to providing the Penguins with financial flexibility. The contract includes a salary of $780,000 and a $9 million signing bonus in the first year, and a $1,090,000 salary with a $6,530,000 signing bonus in the second year. Crosby's career earnings will now total $173.3 million. Penguins' president of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas, praised Crosby for his sacrifice, highlighting the captain's dedication to the team's success. The extension was finalized last night after dialogue with Crosby's camp, led by agent Pat Brisson, which began in June. Crosby's legacy with the Penguins is further solidified, as he will have played 19 seasons with the same cap hit, a rare feat in professional sports.