Today, reports have emerged offering a significant update on the contract negotiations between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby, painting a worrying picture for the future.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and their captain Sidney Crosby have been connected for decades. As the 2024-25 season approaches, Crosby enters the final year of his contract. Earlier this month, sources confirmed that both parties were discussing a contract extension, with the Penguins prioritizing these talks.
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, a recent report has indicated that the contract talks have stalled since they began, sparking concern among fans.
Penguins reporter indicates that extension negotiations between the team and Sidney Crosby have reached an impasse.
Pittsburgh sports writer Dan Kingerski released a report today that casts skepticism on Sidney Crosby's future with the Penguins. According to his sources, contract discussions with Crosby have stalled, contrary to expectations.
The Penguins and Sidney Crosby have not progressed in contract discussions
This has ignited worrying conversations about Sidney Crosby's future. Coincidentally, around this time last year, Tampa Bay faced similar discussions about their captain, Steven Stamkos. A year later, Stamkos has secured a long-term contract with the Nashville Predators.
STEVEN STAMKOS HAS SIGNED WITH THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS
FOUR YEARS, $8M AAV FOR STAMMER TIME
Now, the Penguins and Sidney Crosby face a similar threat in Pittsburgh. While the Steven Stamkos situation is a rare exception in the way these scenarios typically unfold with veteran stars, it does raise the possibility that Sidney Crosby could seek a new team if contract negotiations don't progress.