The center is entering the final season of a 12-year, $104.4 million contract he signed July 1, 2012. Crosby turned 37 on Aug. 7. That contract also had an AAV of $8.7 million. In fact, other than his entry level contact, Crosby, who wears No. 87, has made $8.7 million annually since the 2008-09 season.

The center is entering the final season of a 12-year, $104.4 million contract he signed July 1, 2012. Crosby turned 37 on Aug. 7. That contract also had an AAV of $8.7 million. In fact, other than his entry level contact, Crosby, who wears No. 87, has made $8.7 million annually since the 2008-09 season.

The recent 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between the United States and Canada attracted a record-breaking 10.1 million viewers across both countries. This figure represents a remarkable 203% increase in viewership compared to their 2016 World Cup of Hockey matchup. The broadcast, aired on networks including Sportsnet, CITY, SN+, TVA Sports, and ABC, achieved the highest ratings for a non-Stanley Cup Final game since 2019. The intense rivalry was evident, with the game featuring three fights within the first nine seconds, culminating in a victory for the United States. The heightened interest in this matchup underscores