(Image via Getty: Sidney Crosby) Sidney Patrick Crosby is a Canadian professional ice hockey center. He grew up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Crosby was recognized as a standout player right from a young age. He even earned the nicknames “Sid the Kid” and “The Next One.” At just 19, he became captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. He led the Penguins to three Stanley Cups. Crosby has crafted his 20-year-old career with leadership, skill, and consistency. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time, drawing millions of followers and achieving record-breaking NHL statistics.
Sidney Crosby net worth in 2025
As of 2025, Sidney Crosby’s net worth stands at around $75 million, with total earnings of $155 million throughout his 20-year NHL career. According to Spotrac, his annual average income is $8.7 million. In the 2025-2026 season, he will earn a base salary of $7.8 million and a signing bonus of $9 million while carrying a cap hit of $8.7 million. Crosby’s endorsements and big brand collaborations include, namely, NORQAIN, Tim Hortons, CCM, Gatorade, Adidas, and many more.
Sidney Crosby NHL stats
Sidney Crosby, even at the age of 37, competes with young players. He stands out in the competition as seen in the last season, when he came up with 91 points in 80 games, with 33 goals and 58 assists. The 2024-2025 NHL season also marked his 20th straight season averaging at least a point per game, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s old record of 19 straight seasons averaging at least one point per game, with 1,676 career points. The first-round, 1st overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft now ranks ninth all-time in NHL scoring. Crosby’s total NHL career stats are 625 goals, 1062 assists, and 1687 points in 1352 games.
Sidney Crosby accolades
Sidney Crosby has done it all with a spectacular record of:Three Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins.IIHF World Championship, including two Olympic Gold Medals for Canada.World Cup Title in 2016.10-time NHL All-Star.2-time Art Rose Trophy winner.2-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner.Three Ted Lindsay Awards.2017 NHL Scoring Leader(44).8-time Best NHL Player ESPY Award.
Sidney Crosby contract and trade rumors
In September 2024, Sidney Crosby signed a two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins worth $17.4 million, including $15.53 million signing bonus and $17.4 million guaranteed, an average annual value of $8.7 million(his jersey number is “87”), keeping him with the team till the 2026-2027 NHL season. The deal includes a no-movement clause(NMC)—giving Crosby control over any potential trade. Thereby, making trade rumors mostly speculative. Addressing the rumors, Crosby told the media, “There’s a lot of rumors out there, and I don’t think a lot of those have come from me, so you know, this is where I wanna be. I love it here.”
Sidney Crosby personal life details
Sidney Crosby was born on 8/7/87 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He grew up in Cole Harbour and lived with his father, Troy Crosby, and mother, Trina Forbes-Crosby. His father played for the Verdun Junior Canadiens as a goaltender. He has a younger sister named Taylor. Crosby spent most of his career living in Pittsburgh and playing for the Penguins. In December 2023, Terence Scott of The US Sun revealed that Sidney Crosby has been in a long-term relationship with Kathy Leutner, a successful American model, since 2008. They met through mutual friends. Despite being in the public eye, they have maintained a strong and private relationship and stayed away from the spotlight. Crosby’s primary motive is to be consistent and keep playing, and achieve more records in the upcoming years.
Sidney Crosby height
Sidney Crosby stands tall at 5 feet 11 inches. He has never been the biggest or tallest guy on the ice rink, but his strength and balance make him one of the toughest players to play against. His passion and consistency have been big portions of his game for years. Even now, at the age of 37, he is pushing himself to be the best.Also Read: LOOK WHO’S BACK: Marc-Andre Fleury scheduled to sign tryout agreement with Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL News – The Times of India