Penguins’ Sidney Crosby gets honest about contract plans after 21st NHL season
Sidney Crosby is not ready to map out the final years of his NHL career just yet. After completing his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins , the veteran captain admitted he is still taking a cautious approach toward his future contract plans. Crosby is entering the last year of his two-year, $17,400,000 contract with the Penguins and will be eligible to sign an extension on July 1.
So, he has the two options, either signing a short-term extension (possibly a one-or two-year deal), or a slightly longer deal. Speaking with The Athletic on Wednesday from Switzerland, Crosby explained why he prefers a year-to-year mindset at this stage of his career. “Yeah, I’m saying year to year based on contracts,” Crosby said, as quoted by Josh Yohe .
“It just seems to make sense. I mean, it could change. We’ll see.
Kyle (Dubas) and I haven’t even talked about it. But I’ll talk with Pat (Brisson) and Kyle later this summer. We’ll talk about it and do what makes sense.
” Crosby then added, “If it does make sense to sign for a couple of years, then we’ll do that. ” MORE: Sidney Crosby reacts to painful playoff end as Penguins fall in OT The comments reflect where both Crosby and the Penguins currently stand. Pittsburgh finally returned to the playoffs in 2025-26 after a three-year postseason drought, but the roster still looks caught between contending and rebuilding.