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Penguins' Crosby to miss season opener with concussion
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 [October 13, 2016]
(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins
captain Sidney Crosby will miss his team's season opener this week
as he recovers from his latest concussion, the defending Stanley Cup
champions said on Wednesday.
Crosby, one of the NHL's top players, was diagnosed with his third
concussion in six years on Monday.
He was wearing a yellow non-contact jersey during practice on
Wednesday and was later ruled out for Pittsburgh's season-opener
versus the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
"He's obviously feeling well enough that he wants to join the team
for practice and get involved in some of the flow drills," said
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan. "We'll take it step-by-step and
we're following the guidance of our medical team, and we'll go from
there."
There is no timetable for Crosby's return.
Crosby, who has been forced to sit out lengthy spells of time due to
concussion in the past, suffered his latest setback after colliding
with a team mate during practice last week.
Prior to the injury, Crosby had been expected to have one of the
best years of his career.
The 29-year-old forward was named the most valuable player of the
NHL playoffs during Pittsburgh's championship run last season and
then led Canada on an undefeated run to a World Cup of Hockey title
last month.
The Penguins will unveil their championship banner prior to
Thursday's home game.
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Team Canada center Sidney Crosby (87) hoists the World Cup of Hockey
championship trophy after game two of the World Cup of Hockey final
against Team Europe at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan
Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
"It's a game you want to be a part of, but at the same time, I think
I've spent more than enough time with being in this situation," said
Crosby.
"So, I think you understand you have to be patient and you have to
make sure you listen to your body. If you're ready, you're ready. If
not, you don't take any chances."
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)
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