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87Pittsburgh Penguins · Center · Shoots L
Sidney Crosby
Age 39 · 5'11" · 206 lb · Born in Cole Harbour, CAN
Cap hit
$8.7M
8.4% of $104M cap
Term
1 yr
Through 2026-27, then UFA
Clause
NMC
Surplus value
+$1.745M
vs. $10.445M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
2
1 primary
Points
2
1.00 per game
TOI/GP
18:46
PP 3:54 · PK 0:00
Plus/minus
+2
Hits
3
Blocks 0
PIM
0
Game Score
+1.12
per game
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 vs MTL · W 6-5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19:53 | 3:03 | 0:00 | 15-14 | 100 | 1 | 0 | +1 | +1.30 |
| Sep 30 @ PHI · W 7-0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17:39 | 4:45 | 0:00 | 9-11 | 75 | 0 | 0 | +1 | +0.94 |
| Apr 29 @ PHI · OTL 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23:09 | 2:19 | 0:01 | 9-9 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +0.32 |
| Apr 27 vs PHI · W 3-2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:13 | 3:11 | 0:00 | 12-8 | 50 | 0 | 1 | +1 | +1.88 |
| Apr 25 @ PHI · W 4-2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18:54 | 2:10 | 0:00 | 8-13 | 75 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +2.25 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 994 min · percentile vs. NHL forwards
45th percentile
18th percentile
27th percentile
59th percentile
39th percentile
65th percentile
76th percentile
73rd percentile
26th percentile
72nd percentile
96th percentile
80th percentile
72nd percentile
88th percentile
773 won · 628 lost (all strengths)
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleElite playmaking center
Trait percentiles vs. NHL centers · 2025-26
Crosby orchestrates offense through exceptional vision and shot creation, ranking among the league's best playmakers while maintaining strong shooting volume. His game has shifted toward pure skill, with diminished physicality and defensive responsibility leaving him vulnerable in some matchups.
- Shooting volume
- 77
- Playmaking
- 95
- Zone entries(est.)
- 67
- Forechecking
- 38
- Physicality
- 28
- Defensive impact
- 8
- Puck management
- 30
- Speed
- 79
Where he shoots from
Slot 56% · Mid-range 34% · Perimeter 9%(235 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Elite playmaking at 95th percentile generates chances for others consistently
- Strong shooting volume at 77th percentile with excellent slot positioning (56%)
- Dominant speed at 79th percentile creates separation and rush chances
Watch-outs
- Defensive impact at 8th percentile shows limited backcheck effectiveness
- Physicality at 28th percentile means he avoids engaging in board battles
- Puck management at 30th percentile leads to occasional careless turnovers
Similar style: Martin Necas (COL), Connor Bedard (CHI)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | GWG | SOG | S% | TOI | FO% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 15.0 | 21:40 | 52.6 |
| 2007-08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 6 | 21 | 27 | +7 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 10.2 | 20:42 | 48.9 |
| 2008-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 15 | 16 | 31 | +9 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 19.0 | 20:49 | 53.0 |
| 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 6 | 13 | 19 | +6 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 14.6 | 23:32 | 56.0 |
| 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 23.1 | 20:37 | 54.8 |
| 2012-13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 11.9 | 23:05 | 50.0 |
| 2013-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 2.6 | 21:19 | 53.2 |
| 2014-15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20.0 | 20:09 | 54.9 |
| 2015-16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 6 | 13 | 19 | -2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 69 | 8.7 | 20:26 | 52.4 |
| 2016-17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 8 | 19 | 27 | +4 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 12.7 | 19:24 | 49.2 |
| 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 9 | 12 | 21 | +7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 31.0 | 20:18 | 53.4 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 22:24 | 52.8 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15.4 | 20:46 | 50.5 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4.8 | 20:06 | 42.2 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9.1 | 20:26 | 53.3 |
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5.3 | 20:57 | 47.0 |
| Career | 16 seasons | 186 | 72 | 134 | 206 | +17 | 89 | 21 | 77 | 0 | 9 | 561 | 12.8 | 20:56 | — |
Seasons traded mid-year show one row per team.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- At 39, Sidney Crosby makes a revealing statement about his NHL future ahead of facing the Canadiens
montrealhockeyfanatics.com · Oct 3
- Caufield vs. Crosby Could Turn Canadiens-Penguins Into a Fantasy Hockey Showcase
NHLTradeRumor.com · Oct 3
- Sidney Crosby's staying power appears eternal — in the NHL, and in Pittsburgh
Sportsnet.ca · Oct 2
- NHLPA poll: Sidney Crosby most likely to become head coach
ABC30 Fresno · Oct 2
- The Wraparound: Is Sidney Crosby The Greatest Captain In NHL History?
The Hockey News · Oct 2
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
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Beat writers
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Media
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Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +1.05 per game over these 10.
Where his Game Score comes from
+1.05 per game
2025-26 · 68 GP
Season total +71.2, or +1.05 per game.
- Scoring
- +57.1
- Shooting
- +12.0
- 5-on-5 goals
- +1.6
- Defense
- -1.1
- Physical play
- +2.7
- Puck battles
- -2.5
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Faceoffs
- +1.4
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2026-27, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 21.3 mph
- 73rd pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 1
- Hardest shot
- 70.4 mph
- 54th pct
- Distance
- 2.7 mi
- OZ time
- 50.8%
- 96th pct
- DZ time
- 35.3%
Usage
Last game: vs MTL, Oct 3
Line 1 with Rickard Rakell and Nick Robertson (11:00 together at 5-on-5) · PP1
From the NHL's shift chart.
Age curve
NHL forwards
NHL forwards · production index
At 39, forwards typically produce —% of their peak (age 24).
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
1 season left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | PIT | $8.7M | 8.4% |
UFA after 2026-27. NMC. $8.7M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).