{
  "id": 8095246,
  "title": "The Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations and a dash of uncertainty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/the-penguins-begin-training-camp-with-raised-expectations-and-a-dash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T20:20:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/09/17/the-penguins-begin-training-camp-with-raised-expectations-and-a-dash-of-uncertainty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sidney Crosby, a Pittsburgh Penguins icon and the longest-tenured captain in NHL history, enters his 22nd season with the team as he begins training camp. While both Crosby and teammate Erik Karlsson are entering the final year of their current deals, the prospects of playing together beyond this season remain uncertain. Crosby's current contract carries an average annual value of $8.7 million, which is below the top 50 of the NHL currently. Despite his age, Crosby appears at peace with his contract status and remains competitive, averaging a point a game for the 21st straight season.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Sidney Crosby enters 22nd NHL season with Pittsburgh Penguins",
    "Crosby's contract average $8.7M, below top 50 NHL salaries",
    "Team's expectations raised, uncertainty about long-term status"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}