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Sidney Crosby Knows He Won’t Play Hockey Forever. On the Eve of His 22nd Season, It’s Hard to Tell
Crosby begins his final contract year while talks continue, and he remains 38 points from passing Ron Francis for fifth on the NHL scoring list.
On Tuesday, Sidney Crosby prepares for his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, maintaining intense practice habits as he approaches his 40th birthday.
Teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have carved unique places in NHL history alongside Crosby during their two decades together, with coach Dan Muse noting their relentless drive.
General manager Kyle Dubas and agent Pat Brisson remain in contract talks, though Dubas stressed on Monday there is no real pressure to finalize an extension by a certain date.
Less than 36 hours before the opener in Philadelphia, Crosby enters the final year of his contract; he remains focused on listening to his body rather than rushing to sign.
Crosby remains intent on helping the Penguins compete in the Metropolitan Division against rival Carolina and guiding them back to the giddy heights of 2016 and 2017.