Sidney Crosby has done a lot for the Penguins.. One thing he hasn’t done is imposed a rule regarding players’ jersey numbers, despite his teammates alluding to a Crosby Cap. “When I got here ...

Crosby's history with the Penguins is well-documented at this point, so we'll just cover some basics. The phenom from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia was drafted first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft by ...

Sidney Crosby himself has nothing to do with any jersey number restrictions. Exceptions would be made for a player like Patrick Kane , whose number 88 would be available if he were to join the ...

Crosby, who turned 37 in August, is entering the final year of a 12-year contract that also averaged $8.7 million, a nod to his No. 87 jersey number and Aug. 7, 1987, birthday.

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have struck a deal. ... His salary stays the same, $8.7 million as an ode to his jersey number 87 and his birthday, August 7.

Sidney Crosby’s superstitions are well-known, often reflecting significant dates in his life through his contract choices. Born in 1987, his jersey number is 87. NEWSLETTERS ...

Infamously superstitious, Crosby had his current contract crafted to contain an identical salary cap hit of $8.7 million, matching his jersey number (87) and his birth date (Aug. 7, 1987).

Sidney Crosby signs with Penguins. ... It’s a gesture to his iconic jersey number. But it’s also hard to argue against the idea that he could have made even more.