What is Sidney Crosby’s salary at Pittsburgh Penguins?

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby signed a massive 12-year, $104,000,000 contract in 2012, making him one of the highest paid players in the NHL.

What is Sidney Crosby’s salary at Pittsburgh Penguins?

Sidney Crosby (Pic Credit: Imago)

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby recently received the title of the Order of Canada. This title is one of the highest honors in the country. He has been conferred this title as one of the greatest hockey players.

The fans hail Crosby as ‘The Next One‘ for all the illustrious achievements in his career. He has won the Conn Smythe Trophy twice, had an eight-time All-Stars selection, and was once awarded the playoff MVP.

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The two-time Olympic gold medalist’s career is among the greatest in the NHL and Canada. However, how much does he earn at the Pittsburgh Penguins? Let’s find out.

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Sidney Crosby’s salary in Pittsburgh Penguins

Given Sidney Crosby’s accomplishments under his sleeves, it is easy to assume that he would have a lucrative salary and a high net worth. Considered one of the greatest of the sport, he was the highest-paid NHL athlete in 2012.

In 2005, Crosby signed a three-year contract with the Penguins, valued at around $11,100,00. This earned him an average salary of $3,700,000 annually. In 2008, Crosby signed a second five-year contract for $43,500,000, extending his contract till 2012.

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Sidney Crosby (Image via Imago)

According to reports from Spotrac, Crosby later signed a 12-year, $104,400,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. This saw him receive a base salary of $12,000,000 which later went down as his contract start running down.

In the 2024-25 season, the veteran forward will enter his final year of this massive deal. He will earn up to $3,000,000 in base salary while carrying a cap hit of $8,700,000. Whether Crosby will sign another contract after that or will the Penguins trade him is something that only time will tell.

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