Pens to extend Crosby for 10 years/$90 million?

[Article 15]

From the no surprises column, the Pittsburgh Penguins are working on a contract extension for superstar Sidney Crosby as he is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after next season.

According to Elliotte Friedman of the CBC, it's going to be a pretty good deal for No. 87, too. Like 10 years, $9-million-per good.

For the face of the NHL, it's in line with what you would expect. If it is indeed a $9-million-per-season cap hit he will break the tie with teammate Evgeni Malkin and become the second highest-paid player on an annual basis in the league behind only Alex Ovechkin.

What makes this a bit more interesting is the gamble the Penguins are making. To be clear, there is absolutely no gamble when you're talking about talent. Instead the concern has to be about the health of Crosby considering the last year and a half he hasn't played very much at all between a concussion and a neck injury. But when he did finally get back on the ice he showed he's still as talented as ever, and the Pens are obviously banking on the fact that he will be able to continue to play at this level for many years. Literally, being able to.

Report: Sidney Crosby to get 10-year, $90-million extension from Penguins - CBSSports.com

The Kid is SUPREMELY talented but this is an EXTREMELY risky move to make.

 

[Toro]

I wonder if there is an out after a certain amount of years for injuries or whatever.

The Canucks signed Luongo to a 12-year deal. What a disaster that's turning out to be.

 

[TruthSeeker56]

Another case of a sports team refusing to acknowledge the big elephant in the room...........MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS, and their lifelong after-effects.

How can a sports franchise tell their top player "We know you've had multiple concussions, but we'll pay you lots of money to keep playing. However, if your brain ends up looking like a bowl of scrambled eggs, we're going to cancel your contract. Sign here please."

Crosby is on the road to becoming a future Dave Duerson or Junior Seau. He should retire NOW. What a shame.

 

[Trajan]

From the no surprises column, the Pittsburgh Penguins are working on a contract extension for superstar Sidney Crosby as he is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after next season.

According to Elliotte Friedman of the CBC, it's going to be a pretty good deal for No. 87, too. Like 10 years, $9-million-per good.

For the face of the NHL, it's in line with what you would expect. If it is indeed a $9-million-per-season cap hit he will break the tie with teammate Evgeni Malkin and become the second highest-paid player on an annual basis in the league behind only Alex Ovechkin.

What makes this a bit more interesting is the gamble the Penguins are making. To be clear, there is absolutely no gamble when you're talking about talent. Instead the concern has to be about the health of Crosby considering the last year and a half he hasn't played very much at all between a concussion and a neck injury. But when he did finally get back on the ice he showed he's still as talented as ever, and the Pens are obviously banking on the fact that he will be able to continue to play at this level for many years. Literally, being able to.

Report: Sidney Crosby to get 10-year, $90-million extension from Penguins - CBSSports.com

The Kid is SUPREMELY talented but this is an EXTREMELY risky move to make.

so, its on to hockey now? you done mourning already?

 

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Nothing is ever out of season.

 

[candycorn]

From the no surprises column, the Pittsburgh Penguins are working on a contract extension for superstar Sidney Crosby as he is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after next season.

According to Elliotte Friedman of the CBC, it's going to be a pretty good deal for No. 87, too. Like 10 years, $9-million-per good.

For the face of the NHL, it's in line with what you would expect. If it is indeed a $9-million-per-season cap hit he will break the tie with teammate Evgeni Malkin and become the second highest-paid player on an annual basis in the league behind only Alex Ovechkin.

What makes this a bit more interesting is the gamble the Penguins are making. To be clear, there is absolutely no gamble when you're talking about talent. Instead the concern has to be about the health of Crosby considering the last year and a half he hasn't played very much at all between a concussion and a neck injury. But when he did finally get back on the ice he showed he's still as talented as ever, and the Pens are obviously banking on the fact that he will be able to continue to play at this level for many years. Literally, being able to.

Report: Sidney Crosby to get 10-year, $90-million extension from Penguins - CBSSports.com

The Kid is SUPREMELY talented but this is an EXTREMELY risky move to make.

Great Avatar man.