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Sidney Crosby finally signs with the Penguins and it's massive
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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially agreed to a two-year deal worth $8.7 million AAV.
The news was announced on the Penguins website where Kyle Dubas said some kind words about Crosby and everything he means to the organization. Needless to say, the Penguins were very eager to get this done.
«There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization,» said Dubas. «Sidney is the greatest player of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the game. His actions today show why he is one of hockey's greatest winners and leaders. Sid is making a tremendous personal sacrifice in an effort to help the Penguins win, both now and in the future, as he has done for his entire career.»
Dubas continued by saying that Crosby has an amazing work ethic and character. He also said that the captain is an example of what the Penguins organization has always stood for.
«Sid's work ethic, focus, character, and mastery of his craft are the stuff of legends to those inside of hockey. Yet, what makes Sid most special is that he actually surpasses that legend with his daily commitment to his craft and to helping the Penguins win,» Dubas continued. «His dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its Captain as we go through this phase of our project. Sid's commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can return our team to contention and provide our players with Sid's leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin.»
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SEPTEMBRE 16 | 67 ANSWERS Sidney Crosby finally signs with the Penguins and it's massive Do you like this deal for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins? | ||
| YES | 56 | 83.6 % |
| NO | 11 | 16.4 % |
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