The Pittsburgh Penguins held a press conference today to announce that Sidney Crosby signed the pro contract officially, marking the start of his NHL career.Despite the franchise's position not to release contract specifics, Crosby's salary is set for the rookie maximum of $850,000(US) this year under the new CBA agreement. However, should Crosby reach the All-star game or earn individual trophies at the end of the year, he could double or even quadruple his salary with additional incentives.
Pittsburgh resident Mark Recchi commented on the excitement surrounding the phenom.
"Obviously, all the veterans are going to have to really make sure we protect (Crosby) and make sure that he understands that he doesn't have to be the guy right away," Recchi said. "He can just come in and play, enjoy himself, enjoy his first year in the NHL, and we're there to help him, whatever he needs. We'll help him off the ice. He's living with Mario, so that's going to help him right there. On the ice, we've obviously got to do a good job, the 12 forwards have to do a good job to make sure he's not expected to be the guy to carry the load at that young age."Okay, elitist journalists and jealous Canadians everywhere! Now's the time to officially envy the Penguins! Go ahead and vent on how much Pittsburgh supposedly doen't deserve him, that they can't market the greatest player, etc. Honestly, that crap is getting old, people! He's here to stay in Pittsburgh so get used to it.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
4 comments:
Before you make a statement like "elitist journalists and jealous Canadians", you may want to back it up with some relevant and recent links. To not do so is irresponsible. Furthermore, the argument of Canadian jealousy is petty beyond reproach. Real Canadian hockey fans don't give a damn where a player suits up in the NHL, as long as they're available to mop the floor with your U.S. team in the Olympics. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Sidney's applied for American citizenship just yet. He plays for your team because a ping pong ball bounced in your direction, but he's still Canadian. REMEMBER THAT. You reserve the right to be content about Crosby, but think before you open your mouth next time.
You'll notice how this person doesn't have the courage to sign their own name to their opinion.
I don't respond to cowards like that.
Writing "I don't respond to cowards like that" is a responce isn't it?
I made that comment, and I don't see the point of leaving a name when I don't have a blog. Regardless, that previous poster is correct. You did respond.
Where is your proof that Canadians and journalists are in a constant state of jealousy since the arrival of Crosby? To quote you, "Honestly, that crap is getting old, people!"
According to you, there has been recent occasions of Canadians and journalists displaying some envy. I haven't seen any indication of this since the draft. Where is your evidence? Again, you're being irresponsible by making a general statement and refusing to back it up.
I think you're one of these high and mighty Pittsburgh fans that is so delusional with happiness over landing Crosby that you want to rub it in, regardless of whether people are jealous or not. Congratulations for not maturing beyond elementary school.
Your emotional opinion can't override the truth, and it won't change the fact that you can't back up your mouth. That's why you're only a blogger, and not a journalist.
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