Hockey fans, breathe in and breathe out. The legend isn’t going anywhere just yet. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby recently revealed his plans, and he left no stone unturned when it came to talking about his reservoirs of fuel. The 39-year-old superstar announced he is looking to remain in the position “a number of years,” heading into his contract’s end next year. Crosby is clearly demonstrating that when it comes to proving that age isn’t a number, it’s all about the work ethic.
Listening to the Mind and Body
When asked about how long he plans to stay on the ice, Sid was refreshingly candid. He confessed it does become a year-by-year thing when the future comes into view at this point in his career. But he explained that his brain and his body will “let him know” when it’s time to end it, and at this juncture they’re both saying “yes.” After a strong year where he scored 74 points in 68 games and took Pittsburgh back into the playoffs, he didn’t show any signs of doing more than ever before.
Negotiations and the Road Ahead in Steel City
With contract talks currently happening between his agent Pat Brisson and Penguins General Manager Kyle Dubas, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the next deal looks like. Crosby isn’t overly fussed about whether it ends up being a multi-year extension or a flexible series of shorter deals—he just wants to keep doing what he loves most. Having spent his entire storied career in Pittsburgh, “Sid the Kid” remains the heart and soul of the franchise. For hockey lovers everywhere, hearing that the game’s ultimate professional wants to stick around a while longer is the absolute best news to start the season.
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