Crosby: not playing sunday
Sounds like Crosby is still a few days away from returning to the lineup. His next option is Thursday against the Rangers.
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Crosby mentioned on numerous occaions that he hasn't had much practice time with team. But still said Sunday is possible.
Crosby watch continues in Pittsburgh. If he is ready to play on Sunday, trust me, you will hear about it.
#Pens Crosby: (Tuesday) went really well. -MC
Another great sign for Sid the Kid. He is not expected to play tonight but might return within the next week or two.
#Pens Crosby: Symptom free for a few days now. Contact is the big step -SK
Best case scenario would have Crosby back by the end of the week. Expect all eyes to remain on the superstar center.
Crosby taking part in morning skate.
Everything is still very status quo with regards to Crosby's injury.
Sidney Crosby did not speak to reporters after practicing with #Penguins . Spokesman said no change in status so not cleared for contact.
As expected, Sidney Crosby is not participating in the full-team practice.
As we suspected, Crosby practicing with #Penguins because field trip earlier meant no ice beforehand for him. NOT cleared for full practice.
Coach Dan Bylsma said Sidney Crosby is scheduled to skate today. #Penguins
Unless stated otherwise, everything is going according to plan for Crosby. He still has no timetable for his return.
#Pens Crosby hitting the ice for some post-practice on-ice work -Sam
Unless stated otherwise, everything is going according to plan for Crosby. He still has no timetable for his return.
Bylsma says Crosby had a scheduled day away from the ice.
Unless stated otherwise, everything is going according to plan for Crosby. He still has no timetable for his return.
Crosby and Asham skated earlier.
Crosby continues to skate despite having symptoms of his current neck injury. His return remains unknown as the Pens won't rush him back into the lineup.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Crosby and Asham skated this morning and worked out off the ice -Sam
Both players remain skating which is a good sign. However, there remains no timetable on either skater.
Crosby, Asham skated earlier.
Crosby continues to skate despite having symptoms of his current neck injury. His return remains unknown as the Pens won't rush him back into the lineup.
#Pens Crosby steps on the ice for team practice at Bell Centre -Sam
Crosby took part in main practice this morning which is a great sign for the team. Expect him to return in a few weeks barring a setback.
Staal, Despres and Crosby will make trip -Sam
Good news that Crosby is travelling with the team. However, he remains out indefinitely.
Bylsma non-committal on Crosby having a neck problem until team hears finding of the "independent physician" evaluating his case.
As always, stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Sidney Crosby will be skating on his own in PIT today.
Crosby was spotted making tape-to-tape passes with the other Penguins' wounded. Good news that he's back on the ice although his timetable remains indefinite.
The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed. Those findings will be evaluated by independent specialists over the next few days. The most important goal all along has been Sidney's return to full health, and we are encouraged that progress continues to be made.?
More news on the severity of his injury but no hint on when he'll be making his return. Hopefully, we find out Sid is ready to go after visiting specialists.