Crosby wants to keep playing for ‘number of years,’ in talks with Penguins

Sidney Crosby, 39, confirmed at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday that his agent Pat Brisson is in talks with Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas about a new contract, as his current two-year, $17.4 million deal expires after this season. Crosby stated he wants to continue playing for 'a number of years' but is uncertain about the exact term, noting it is harder to project at his age. He also cited representing Canada at the 2028 World Cup of Hockey as a motivating factor, and said he has no strong preference between a season-to-season deal or a multi-year contract.