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Canadian hockey legend Sidney Crosby has a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of the upcoming NHL season.
The club announced the two-year extension Monday, saying it carries an average annual value of $8.7 million for the Cole Habour, N.S., native — matching his No. 87 jersey.
“There are no words to properly describe what Sidney Crosby means to the game of hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Penguins organization,” Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said in a statement.
The announcement comes as Crosby enters the final season of a 12-year, US$104.4 million contract signed in June 2012 – which, of course – carries an annual salary of $8.7 million.
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The 37-year-old made the playoffs for 16 straight seasons, but missed the last two springs as the team tried to rebuild with an aging core led by Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson.
Crosby – a three-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist – scored 42 goals and totaled 94 points last season.
This marks the hockey star’s 20th season in the NHL, all with the Penguins. He has been a team captain for 18 seasons.
– with files from The Canadian Press
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