Who is Pittsburgh Penguins star, Sidney Crosby?
HOCKEY fans have not been able to shy away from the name Sidney Crosby since he joined the league in 2005.
Nicknamed "Sid the Kid," he has been a force to be reckoned with and has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Who is Pittsburgh Penguins star, Sidney Crosby?
Born August 7, 1987, Crosby, 34, is known as a Canadian professional ice hockey center.
He first joined the NHL in 2005 at the age of 18 after he was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Penguins in the Entry Draft.
Early on, Crosby was destined for great things because his skills and expectations were high once he reached the big leagues, but he has since met those expectations and more.
As a three-time Stanley Cup Champion, he has racked up more than 1,300 points, two Art Ross Trophies, three Ted Lindsay Awards, two Hart Memorial Trophies, and more.
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According to NHL's website, he also became the youngest player to score 100 points at 18 years and 235 days in 2006, beating Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk, who reached the goal at 18 years and 354 days during the 1981-82 season.
One year later, he then became the youngest captain in NHL history and has held the position with the Penguins since.
What is Sidney Crosby's net worth?
A career as a professional hockey player often comes with a large payday, and Crosby's historic one has been no exception.
As of May 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $75million, with an annual salary of $12million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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This number comes from contract extensions and sponsorship deals.
In 2012, he signed a 12-year extension with the Penguins worth over $100million that started during 2013-14 and will last through the 2024-25 season.
"When we started the discussions, Sidney wanted to be a Penguin forever," Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, said of his client at the time, via NHL.com.
"When this contract starts he'll be 26. He's been there seven years and he understands the structure. He knows how committed this organization is and it made sense to him to explore a long-term deal immediately."
Brisson then went on to add that Crosby also enjoys the Penguins fans and the city of Pittsburgh, making the commitment to the organization easy.
"He went to this franchise when this franchise was literally at the bottom and was part of the buildup of this franchise, so he's emotionally attached to the fans and the city of Pittsburgh," he continued.
"When you are negotiating a contract of this magnitude as a player, it's important to understand what you want and where you want to be first and foremost -- and Sidney understood that. In a vacuum he was able to realize where he wanted to be and he wanted to be in Pittsburgh, so this contract means a lot to him."
At this time, it is unknown if Crosby will re-sign with the Penguins at the end of the 2024-25 season or if he will retire.
Is Sidney Crosby married?
Despite having a high-profile career, Crosby has managed to keep his personal life out of the media over the years.
As of May 2022, he has not publicly tied the knot, but he has reportedly been in a relationship with Kathy Leutner for around 14 years.
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The two met through mutual friends in 2008 and have been going strong ever since.
Leutner is known for her career as a model but also keeps a relatively low profile despite her relationship with Crosby.
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