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Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sep. 18, 2024 15:12 PM EDT

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby. “Close doesn’t get you...

Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

Sep. 16, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn't sure how much longer he's going to play hockey. He remains certain, however, where he wants to do it. The Pittsburgh Penguins star signed a two-year contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2026-27 season. The deal,...

Sidney Crosby says he's 'pretty optimistic' about getting an extension done with the Penguins

Sep. 09, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a...

Winnipeg sends rights to McGroarty to Pittsburgh for Yager in prospect swap

Aug. 22, 2024 16:56 PM EDT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped forward prospects Thursday, with the Jets getting Brayden Yager for the rights to Rutger McGroarty. Yager was Pittsburgh’s first-round pick, the 14th selection overall, in the 2023 NHL draft. ...

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

Jun. 30, 2024 18:08 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes. The move allows the Lightning to sign Guentzel before he hits the open market...