Crosby signs a 5 year extention with the Pens... at $9M a year!

[Super_Geo]

I think he's worth every penny. There's only two players I'd trade Iggy for: Thorton or Crosby (not that SJ or PIT would go for it).

Also, how the hell did SJ sign Thorton at $6.6? Best bargin in the NHL.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2931332

[bobby_lu]

Thornton signed for 21.6 over 3 years, so average of 7.2, but yeah he will get 6.6 in the first. Not bad at all for that player.

Crosby ftw.

[PINOY-X]

atleast they want to keep there best player..

[TeamBestBud]

Originally posted by Super_Geo
I think he's worth every penny. There's only two players I'd trade Iggy for: Thorton or Crosby (not that SJ or PIT would go for it).

Also, how the hell did SJ sign Thorton at $6.6? Best bargin in the NHL.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2931332

Thornton's like Iggy; instead of testing the free agent waters and possibly raking in more cash somewhere else they'd rather stay in the cities they're in b/c they have a chance of winning there.

[Jlude]

Good on them...

Looks like the penguins have some smart guys in the front office.

[Euro838]

Well, it's nice to see committment between players and their teams rather than just hearing about UFAs going with the biggest offer sheet. i.e. Buffalo/Briere/Drury. It should be a good season with the power houses once again. I wonder which underdog teams are going to do the best.

I think by signing Crosby now, they still have a few years of enthusiasm left in him. It'll be interesting to see how long they can hold onto Malkin and Staal for.