<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1WbtxV_0vYzM6PI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1WbtxV_0vYzM6PI00" width="600" height="401" ></figure><p>Share Share Sidney Crosby is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins for two more years. The news dropped Monday afternoon from Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Crosby signed a two-year deal that will run through the 2026-27 season and is worth around $8.7 million annually. "There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization," Dubas said. "Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game." In 2005, Crosby was the first overall draft pick. He has recorded 1,596 points in his career, becoming the second-highest overall goal scorer for first-round picks in NHL history behind Mario Lemieux. Crosby is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and is entering his 20th season with the Penguins. His long list of accolades includes being named an NHL All-Star 10 times, two Conn Smythe trophies, two Art Ross trophies and two Hart Memorial trophies. He has played the most games in Penguins history at 1,272. "(Crosby’s) dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its Captain as we go through this phase of our project. Sid’s commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can return our team to contention and provide our players with Sid’s leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," Dubas said. Pittsburgh's season opener is set for Wednesday, Oct. 9, against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. This story is developing. Check back with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for the latest in Penguins news. </p></div></body>

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Sidney Crosby signs contract extension with Penguins

Share Share Sidney Crosby is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins for two more years. The news dropped Monday afternoon from Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Crosby signed a two-year deal that will run through the 2026-27 season and is worth around $8.7 million annually. \"There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization,\" Dubas said. \"Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game.\" In 2005, Crosby was the first overall draft pick. He has recorded 1,596 points in his career, becoming the second-highest overall goal scorer for first-round picks in NHL history behind Mario Lemieux. Crosby is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and is entering his 20th season with the Penguins. His long list of accolades includes being named an NHL All-Star 10 times, two Conn Smythe trophies, two Art Ross trophies and two Hart Memorial trophies. He has played the most games in Penguins history at 1,272. \"(Crosby’s) dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its Captain as we go through this phase of our project. Sid’s commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can return our team to contention and provide our players with Sid’s leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,\" Dubas said. Pittsburgh's season opener is set for Wednesday, Oct. 9, against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. This story is developing. Check back with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for the latest in Penguins news.

Share Share Sidney Crosby is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins for two more years. The news dropped Monday afternoon from Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Crosby signed a two-year deal that will run through the 2026-27 season and is worth around $8.7 million annually. "There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization," Dubas said. "Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game." In 2005, Crosby was the first overall draft pick. He has recorded 1,596 points in his career, becoming the second-highest overall goal scorer for first-round picks in NHL history behind Mario Lemieux. Crosby is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and is entering his 20th season with the Penguins. His long list of accolades includes being named an NHL All-Star 10 times, two Conn Smythe trophies, two Art Ross trophies and two Hart Memorial trophies. He has played the most games in Penguins history at 1,272. "(Crosby’s) dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its Captain as we go through this phase of our project. Sid’s commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can return our team to contention and provide our players with Sid’s leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," Dubas said. Pittsburgh's season opener is set for Wednesday, Oct. 9, against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. This story is developing. Check back with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for the latest in Penguins news.

Sidney Crosby signs contract extension with Penguins

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