Thread: Sidney Crosby and Pens finalizing new contract

Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby reach 9-figure deal, source says - ESPN New York

12 years, $104.4 million

Originally Posted by nayagamj

pittsburgh penguins, sidney crosby reach 9-figure deal, source says - espn new york

12 years, potato

ftfy.

Woah! Hope he stays healthy cuz that's a **** ton of dough!

I didn't see any possible way that the Pens let him walk. That being said with all the concussions and injuries he has had this deal is not without risk.

we call that - DiPietdough!

holy bolognese

Concussions aren't really like recurring knee injuries. If the concussions continue, he'll retire and they'll be off the hook for that money. If they don't, you are paying the league's best player what he deserves. Makes sense.

Hard to say how this works out but you have to role the dice optimistically I think with this kind of player. It's not like he's an unproven commodity. I can't imagine him playing unless he's up to his standards. The uncertainty sucks but what can you do. Kinda like Lindros I guess......

Originally Posted by gescom

we call that - DiPietdough!

Good one although I like DiPeitr-doh! better.

As to the contract: How much is Pitts on the hook (cap wise) if he goes down permanently and has to retire?

jom