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Watch: Sidney Crosby delivers Penguins season tickets as he celebrates $17.4M contract extension
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Sidney Crosby’s contract for two more years, worth $17.4 million in total. The new deal averages $8.7 million per year and keeps Crosby with the team through the 2026-27 season.
To celebrate, Crosby surprised some families by delivering them Penguins season tickets in person.
One video, shared by “Pens Inside Scoop” on X, shows Crosby arriving at a family’s home. The family, all dressed in Crosby's No. 87 jerseys, greets him warmly.
"Sidney Crosby is delivering Penguins season tickets fresh off his new contract extension," Pens Inside Scoop tweeted.
They shake hands, and the children excitedly interact with Crosby. The youngest child says, “I saw you coming,” and asks for an autograph, making everyone laugh.
Here's another picture of the family, via "Pens Inside Scoop":
Rob Rossi shared another video of the exciting day:
Here, you can see a moment full of excitement, as the family greets the Penguins captain with the biggest "Ayy" of the day.
Crosby, now entering his 20th season with the Penguins, continues to be a central figure for the team and its fans. Last season, he scored 94 points at the age of 36. He turned 37 this August and continues to inspire people to connect with hockey.
Sidney Crosby is glad that the contact is finally done
Sidney Crosby is entering the final year of his 12-year, $104.4 million contract. His new two-year extension will kick in from the 2025-26 NHL season.
Crosby said he is happy about the extension and excited to continue playing.
“Just glad that it’s done and I’m really happy to know that I’ll be here for a few more years,” Crosby said per NHL.com “My last contract, I don’t think I thought about the possibility of still playing beyond that, so I’m just really happy that it’s worked out this way.”
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas praised Crosby as one of the greatest players ever and noted his willingness to take a lower contract to help the team.
"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."
Crosby appears to feel good and remains passionate about the game. He now aims to help the Penguins reach the playoffs again and finish his career with the franchise.
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