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The Penguins have signed Sidney Crosby to a five-year contract extension worth about US$45 million that will keep the star centre in Pittsburgh through the 2012-13 season.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is believed to be worth about $45 million.
Crosby, who turns 20 next month, became the NHL's youngest MVP since Wayne Gretzky when he was awarded the Hart Trophy last month.
He led the NHL in scoring with 120 points (36-84).
"Sidney has proven himself to be a dynamic player and team leader at a very young age, and it is exciting news for our franchise and our fans to have him under contract for the next six seasons," GM Ray Shero said in a release on Tuesday. "When you've got a guy who leads the league in scoring and wins the MVP award at the age of 19, you know you have someone very special."
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The three-year, entry-level contract Crosby signed as a rookie lasts through the coming season. He's scheduled to earn $850,000 in base salary next year.
Crosby is the youngest player in NHL history to record 100 and 200 career points. He was named captain of the Penguins in May - becoming the youngest team captain in NHL history.
"I really enjoy playing and living in Pittsburgh and I want to be here for a long time," said Crosby. "Individual honours and scoring championships are great, but my No. 1 goal is to win the Stanley Cup. I'd love to be a part of bringing the Cup back here to Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh won 25 more games last season than they had a year earlier and finished with 47 more points.
They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to eventual Stanley Cup finalist Ottawa.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is believed to be worth about $45 million.
Crosby, who turns 20 next month, became the NHL's youngest MVP since Wayne Gretzky when he was awarded the Hart Trophy last month.
He led the NHL in scoring with 120 points (36-84).
"Sidney has proven himself to be a dynamic player and team leader at a very young age, and it is exciting news for our franchise and our fans to have him under contract for the next six seasons," GM Ray Shero said in a release on Tuesday. "When you've got a guy who leads the league in scoring and wins the MVP award at the age of 19, you know you have someone very special."
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The three-year, entry-level contract Crosby signed as a rookie lasts through the coming season. He's scheduled to earn $850,000 in base salary next year.
Crosby is the youngest player in NHL history to record 100 and 200 career points. He was named captain of the Penguins in May - becoming the youngest team captain in NHL history.
"I really enjoy playing and living in Pittsburgh and I want to be here for a long time," said Crosby. "Individual honours and scoring championships are great, but my No. 1 goal is to win the Stanley Cup. I'd love to be a part of bringing the Cup back here to Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh won 25 more games last season than they had a year earlier and finished with 47 more points.
They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to eventual Stanley Cup finalist Ottawa.
