As long as the headaches continue, Sidney Crosby’s future remains dubious.
In an effort to take yet another step toward recovery from the concussion Crosby sustained in January, the Pittsbrugh Penguins captain has been visiting the leading specialists around the country to monitor his progress.
“I appreciate all the support I’ve received from my family, friends, teammates and fans and from the entire Penguins organization,” Crosby said. “I know they only want the best for my health, and for me to be fully ready when I return to game action.”
Unfortunately for Pens fans, that return date remains up in the air. Although Crosby made significant progress over the summer and took part in his normal, rigorous off-season workout program—including skating, shooting, stickhandling and off-ice work—his workouts were cut short by the occasional headache. Because of this, specialists have altered Crosby’s workouts accordingly.
The Penguins open training camp on Sept. 16 and play their first regular-season game on Oct. 6, but according to Crosby’s agent Pat Brisson, there is still no timetable set for the superstar’s return.
“We would appreciate patience and understanding at this time,” Brisson said. “There has been a lot of speculation swirling over the past several weeks. We wish we could provide more specific details about Sidney’s recovery, but a concussion is a different kind of injury. It’s not something you can check with an x-ray. And you can’t predict a precise recovery period. It’s all about the way he feels.”
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