THE CAPTAIN IS COMMITTED. The Penguins have re-signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, running through the 2026.27 season and carrying an average annual value of $8.7 million. Details: https://pens.pe/3MLOxSn
September 16, 2024
THE CAPTAIN IS COMMITTED.
The Penguins have re-signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, running through the 2026.27 season and carrying an average annual value of $8.7 million.
Details: https://pens.pe/3MLOxSn
38 comments
Two years š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ
The day is finally here.
Treasure these last few years folks.
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
I’ll take it, sign as many short extensions as you need to, captain
captain is going down with the ship
Incredible value, very sad term.
Going the McCutuchen route at the end
Of course thatās the AAV
Who’s this guy? Is he any good?
24-25, 25-26, 26-27. Just three more years : (
Cherish these last few seasons, everyone.
No pay increase is kind of crazy for his level of production, very good value for that contract.
Was there any surprise with that amount?
This extension takes him until age 40.
Honestly the perfect time to retire if this is his final deal
Cherish these last 3 years Folks
Dang as a pens fan I canāt help but ask what happens after.
As a pens fan Iām also grateful and excited to cherish these years
Not that surprising but still respect to him for taking $8.7 million again. He could have asked for, deserves, and could have gotten quite a raise.
Let’s enjoy these guys’ swan song.
As happy as I am to see this get done, it really just hammers home the fact that the ride is almost over, and what a ride itās been.
Just fell to my knees. Our š is here to stay.
Today is a great day
Sid is still taking less money than he deserves in an attempt to rebuild a better team around him in his final years
Has there ever been a more unselfish leader and team player in all of sports? We genuinely donāt deserve him. Iām so happy heās going to be a Penguin for life
Hooray
But I heard he was gonna be a Maple Leaf, Islander, Ranger, Hab, Av, and Oiler!Ā At the same time! Are you saying the Hockey media… Didn’t actually have the “inside scoop?!”
I still think he’ll play another year or two beyond that.
I find it absolutely hilarious that EVERYTHING with him links up with 87.
Being born on 8/7/87 has really set up his superstitions.
Perfect solution, this will either be his last contact or he will extent with additional short 1-2 year contacts. This way they Pens will not be stuck with a bad contact. Just shows how much respect Sid and the organisation have for each other. Sid could have easily asked for anything and Dubas would have made it possible without anyone beeing mad at Sid.
He did just say he wants to play hockey āas long as he canā, so I hope this isnāt his last contract, but even if it is Iām so happy we have had Sid for so long.
Awesome aav and he gets to retire a Penguin
Heāll probably reevaluate after the 2 years and go year by year if he still wants to play and up to his level. But treat it as heāll be done after 2 and cherish every game these next couple years
My take on this is that Sid figured he only wanted to slog through two more losing/non-competitive seasons, so if the team can’t turn it around by then, he’s done, as he doesn’t want to hamstring the team by retiring with years remaining. I fully expect that if we do turn it around, he’ll re up for another year, maybe two if he feels good.
One of the few guys to understand not everything is about money. We love you Sidā¦
God, these next 2 years are going to be something special.
8.7m is still a steal for him all these years later.
Regardless is sad to think about this coming to an end. Can’t say I have much confidence his final years will be anywhere near a cup.
Canāt see this guy anywhere but Pitty. Happy for you all.
Good. Hopefully enough time to mentor the next captain.
My brother. My captain. My king.
All the posts about being worth more. Syd has made a killing in his career, between sponsors, contracts, and tons of other things, heās sitting well in life.
Too many athletes want the huge ass paycheck, whereas Sid just wants to win. Heās done this throughout his whole career.
We will cherish these 2 years.
I kinda have one wish that he continue until 2030 so maybe I could see him with Team Canada at Olympics in my country but…
38 comments
Two years š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ
The day is finally here.
Treasure these last few years folks.
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
I’ll take it, sign as many short extensions as you need to, captain
captain is going down with the ship
Incredible value, very sad term.
Going the McCutuchen route at the end
Of course thatās the AAV
Who’s this guy? Is he any good?
24-25, 25-26, 26-27. Just three more years : (
Cherish these last few seasons, everyone.
No pay increase is kind of crazy for his level of production, very good value for that contract.
Was there any surprise with that amount?
This extension takes him until age 40.
Honestly the perfect time to retire if this is his final deal
Cherish these last 3 years Folks
Dang as a pens fan I canāt help but ask what happens after.
As a pens fan Iām also grateful and excited to cherish these years
Not that surprising but still respect to him for taking $8.7 million again. He could have asked for, deserves, and could have gotten quite a raise.
Let’s enjoy these guys’ swan song.
As happy as I am to see this get done, it really just hammers home the fact that the ride is almost over, and what a ride itās been.
Just fell to my knees. Our š is here to stay.
Today is a great day
Sid is still taking less money than he deserves in an attempt to rebuild a better team around him in his final years
Has there ever been a more unselfish leader and team player in all of sports? We genuinely donāt deserve him. Iām so happy heās going to be a Penguin for life
Hooray
But I heard he was gonna be a Maple Leaf, Islander, Ranger, Hab, Av, and Oiler!Ā At the same time! Are you saying the Hockey media… Didn’t actually have the “inside scoop?!”
I still think he’ll play another year or two beyond that.
I find it absolutely hilarious that EVERYTHING with him links up with 87.
Being born on 8/7/87 has really set up his superstitions.
Perfect solution, this will either be his last contact or he will extent with additional short 1-2 year contacts. This way they Pens will not be stuck with a bad contact.
Just shows how much respect Sid and the organisation have for each other. Sid could have easily asked for anything and Dubas would have made it possible without anyone beeing mad at Sid.
He did just say he wants to play hockey āas long as he canā, so I hope this isnāt his last contract, but even if it is Iām so happy we have had Sid for so long.
Awesome aav and he gets to retire a Penguin
Heāll probably reevaluate after the 2 years and go year by year if he still wants to play and up to his level. But treat it as heāll be done after 2 and cherish every game these next couple years
My take on this is that Sid figured he only wanted to slog through two more losing/non-competitive seasons, so if the team can’t turn it around by then, he’s done, as he doesn’t want to hamstring the team by retiring with years remaining. I fully expect that if we do turn it around, he’ll re up for another year, maybe two if he feels good.
One of the few guys to understand not everything is about money. We love you Sidā¦
God, these next 2 years are going to be something special.
8.7m is still a steal for him all these years later.
Regardless is sad to think about this coming to an end. Can’t say I have much confidence his final years will be anywhere near a cup.
Canāt see this guy anywhere but Pitty. Happy for you all.
Good. Hopefully enough time to mentor the next captain.
My brother. My captain. My king.
All the posts about being worth more. Syd has made a killing in his career, between sponsors, contracts, and tons of other things, heās sitting well in life.
Too many athletes want the huge ass paycheck, whereas Sid just wants to win. Heās done this throughout his whole career.
We will cherish these 2 years.
I kinda have one wish that he continue until 2030 so maybe I could see him with Team Canada at Olympics in my country but…