After months of speculation, it appears that Pittsburgh Penguins' captain, Sidney Crosby, is on the verge of signing an extension with the only NHL team he's ever played for.
Since being the top pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Crosby has worn a Penguins sweater and accumulated an estimated salary of $141,340,243.
According to CapFriendly, the native of Cole Harbour, N.S., has signed three contracts throughout his 20 seasons:
- Sep. 5, 2005 - a three-year entry-level deal worth $11 million
- July 7, 2007 - a five-year deal worth $43.5 million
- July 1, 2012 - a 12-year deal worth $104.4 million
For the past 12 seasons, Crosby has had a cap hit and annual average salary of $8.7 million.
When he inks his third extension with the Penguins, his new earnings totals will keep him at the top of the career earnings charts, ahead of long-time rival Alex Ovechkin ($138.2 million).
Here is a breakdown of the NHL's top career earners:
- Sidney Crosby - $141+ million
- Alex Ovechkin - $138+ million
- Shea Weber - $129+ million
- Jaromir Jagr - $128+ million
- Evgeni Malkin - $126+ million
- Anze Kopitar - $120+ million
- Vincent Lecavalier - $116+ million
- Patrick Kane - $115+ million
- Jonathan Toews - $115+ million
- Chris Pronger - $111+ million
As one of the top statistical players in NHL history, what will Crosby's next deal look like? Will he continue taking a "hometown discount," or will he cash in on one final contract? Stay tuned for more.
