Dubas Says Penguins Have No Deadline for Crosby Extension
Kyle Dubas said Pittsburgh is not operating under a fixed date to sign Sidney Crosby to a new contract. Crosby is entering the final season of his current deal, which carries an $8.7 million cap hit. The Penguins captain has said he is comfortable letting the front office handle talks while he focuses on playing.
Dubas addressed Crosby’s situation at his Monday season-opening media session. He said he remains in regular contact with agent Pat Brisson and that Pittsburgh has not set a target date for an extension. Crosby is 39 and in the last year of the two-year, $17.4 million deal he signed in September 2024; it carries an $8.7 million cap hit and runs through 2026-27.
Last season, Crosby paced Pittsburgh with 74 points (29 goals, 45 assists) in 68 games, extending his record to 21 point-per-game campaigns. The Penguins placed second in the Metropolitan Division and ended a three-year playoff drought, falling to Philadelphia in six games. Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin are also in contract years.
The uncertainty may affect Penguins fans, teammates, and the club’s planning, as Crosby’s future shapes ticket demand, media attention, and roster direction. A resolution, or prolonged talks, could influence how other aging stars and teams approach late-career extensions. For Pittsburgh, his decision may carry civic and economic weight, though the on-ice impact remains tied to his performance and team competitiveness.