Concerns grow following new update on Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh
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Samer Dagher
Jul 6, 2024 (11:36 PM)
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Photo credit: Sports Illustrated
Today, reports have emerged providing a major update on contract talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby, painting a worrying picture for the future.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and captain Sidney Crosby have been linked together for decades. Heading into the 2024-25 season, Crosby is in the last year of his contract. Earlier this month, sources confirmed that the two sides were discussing a contract extension, with the Penguins making it a priority.
The Penguins have had contract extension talks with Sidney Crosby and Marcus Pettersson. The captain is the priority, some talk of a 3-year deal discussed. We'll see where it gets to, but trending in that way as expected.
However, recent reports reveal that the contract talks have stalled, causing concern among fans.
A new report from Pittsburgh sports writer Dan Kingerski has cast doubt on Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh. According to his sources, contract discussions between Crosby and the Penguins have not progressed as expected.
The Penguins and Sidney Crosby have not progressed in contract discussions
This situation is worrying for Penguins fans, especially considering a similar situation occurred with Tampa Bay's captain Steven Stamkos last year. Stamkos ended up signing a long-term contract with the Nashville Predators.
"STEVEN STAMKOS HAS SIGNED WITH THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS: FOUR YEARS, $8M AAV FOR STAMMER TIME."
While the Stamkos situation is an anomaly, it raises the possibility that Sidney Crosby could find a new home if contract talks don't improve.
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