This previous Might, Pittsburgh Penguins famous person captain Sidney Crosby revealed that he was “not at all” fascinated about retiring after the 2026-27 NHL season.
Whereas rumors in regards to the Penguins presumably buying and selling Crosby largely quieted down after he helped the membership full a shocking journey to the playoffs this previous spring, the truth that he’s at present under contract
solely by way of the upcoming season has sparked new conversations about his future.
On Monday, Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic shared an replace on Crosby’s standing.
When Penguins, Sidney Crosby will talk about his contract scenario
“After I just lately spoke with Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, he stated he hadn’t mentioned the contract with Crosby but, indicating he was letting his most well-known shopper take pleasure in his summer time earlier than getting again to enterprise,” Yohe wrote. “Brisson stated there’s an understanding that they’ll talk about the contract earlier than summer time is over. The Penguins’ first preseason sport is Sept. 21.”
Crosby turned 39 years outdated again on Aug. 7, however he would unquestionably entice consideration from would-be consumers if his camp made it identified he was obtainable. Per ESPN stats, Crosby led the Penguins for the 2025-26 common season with 74 factors (29 targets) that he recorded over 68 video games.
That stated, Yohe repeated that Crosby “has privately and publicly insisted he isn’t excited by enjoying elsewhere.” The three-time Stanley Cup champion has performed just for the Penguins since he made his NHL debut in October 2005.
What number of years might be hooked up to Sidney Crosby’s subsequent deal?
In line with Yohe, Crosby’s subsequent deal will “doubtless” be for an extra “one or two” seasons. It additionally feels like Crosby and the Penguins have an understanding concerning how future conversations will go.
“Crosby has by no means been one to push for as a lot cash as he may get,” Yohe added. “These aren’t anticipated to be negotiations within the conventional sense — president of hockey operations/common supervisor Kyle Dubas is absolutely conscious that Crosby is a dwelling legend and is pleased to have him in Pittsburgh for so long as potential. When the time comes, Crosby and Brisson will identify their worth and time period, and the Penguins are prone to settle for the demand.”
In brief, Pittsburgh followers ought to anticipate Crosby to signal a deal earlier than the Penguins open the common season with a matchup on the rival Philadelphia Flyers on Sept. 30.
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