According to a report by Forbes, Sidney Crosby is the highest-paid player in the NHL with an annual salary of $10.5 million. This salary is in addition to any bonuses he may receive, which brings his total annual compensation to $11.
25 million. This amount places Crosby at the top of the list of the highest-paid players in the NHL.
To put this salary into perspective, consider that the second highest-paid player in the NHL earns $9 million annually. This means that Crosby is paid approximately 30% more than the next highest-paid player in the NHL.
While this amount is high, it is not out of line with the salaries of other prominent athletes. For example, LeBron James earns $32 million annually, and Cristiano Ronaldo earns $35 million annually.
So, while Crosby’s salary is high, it is not unprecedented.
