The true reason why Sidney Crosby is not signed has been revealed
As the 2024-25 season approaches, Penguins fans are facing uncertainty as their captain, Sidney Crosby, has yet to agree on a contract extension.
Crosby, who was drafted first overall by Pittsburgh in 2005, is now 37 years old and on an expiring contract. Questions are swirling about what his next deal might look like and whether he wants to stay with a rebuilding team for the rest of his career.
With Pittsburgh facing salary cap challenges, it's unclear what kind of offer Crosby will accept. Speaking on the "32 Thoughts" podcast, Elliotte Friedman shared his thoughts on why there's no deal yet. He believes Crosby isn't feeling rushed to make a decision.
«He's a guy who puts a lot of effort into his decisions, and he looks at it like �I have time to make a call.' Secondly, I think the Penguins are like �This is Sidney Crosby', he has the right to make the decision he sees fit and they are not pressuring him. I think they've made him a bunch of different offers.
«I don't know if it's two or three or four or five years, but I think they've got multiple term offers. I don't even think the negotiation is the problem. I just think that they're saying �here is what we've got on the table, you let us know what you want to do».
«The only thing I think about with these offers is that they've got an 8-7 in there somewhere. Not $87 million, I don't think they're offering Crosby $87 million, but I think there is an 87 in there.»
Crosby is set to attend the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas soon, and Friedman speculated that he might sign an extension before the event to avoid constant questions about his contract.
«They have to start building up the pipeline and the youth. One thing I wonder is if Crosby is simply sitting here saying �I've got no problem with the offers, I've got no problem with the Penguins, but if we're not going to be making the playoffs, am I going to be able to handle that?' I think that's one of the things he's kinda weighing. «My prediction is he stays, cause I think he's a Penguin and he wants to be a Penguin, but I've tried to ask around why isn't done, and I think one of the reasons is it's the summer and he does not need to rush, he's still got time, and I think the other one is «am I going to be able to deal with [not taking part in the playoffs]?
Though rumors have swirled about Crosby potentially being traded, Friedman believes he will stay in Pittsburgh, where he's played his entire career. However, the decision is ultimately in Crosby's hands, and we may get an answer before next week's media tour.
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