What was Sidney Crosby's price when he got drafted in 2005?

Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Draft. At the time, he signed a three-year entry-level contract worth approximately $11.1 million, which included a signing bonus and was the maximum allowed under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement. This contract made him one of the highest-paid rookies in the league.