Crosby Practices With Team, Still Unsure of Return
January 27, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Fan Fare, Injuries, NHL, News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Players
Those of you hoping the rest over the All-Star break was going to magically heal Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, might be sorely disappointed. Even though Sid practiced with the team yesterday, his status is still in question for Wednesday’s game against the New York Rangers.
"Five days (off the ice) is pretty long, and I was a little rusty," Crosby said. "(I pushed it) as hard as I could, (because) if you can’t go hard in practice, you probably can’t go hard in the game."
Crosby is expected to practice with the team again today, at which time, he …read more
Crosby Definitely Out of 2009 All-Star Lineup
January 22, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under All-Star Game, Fan Fare, Injuries, NHL, News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Players
Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, has officially withdrawn from the 2009 NHL All-Star game for the second year in a row after getting a record-breaking number of votes.
People had been speculating over whether Sid would be in the lineup and I know he doesn’t want to disappoint his fans but, ultimately, his team has to come first and this is a sign that he is mature enough to be the captain. He needs to take the All-Star break, rest that sore left knee and get ready to try to lead his team into the playoffs.
He will be replaced by …read more
Crosby Leaves Injured During Battle with Ovechkin
January 15, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Fan Fare, Injuries, NHL, News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Players, Washington Capitals
Are the games between Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby overhyped? Yes, but who cares?
Last night, the Washington Capitals visited the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins and delivered quite the spanking. Ovechkin picked up three points with two goals and an assist in the victory. Crosby also made an effort and picked up two assists before leaving the game after colliding with David Steckel along the boards.
Even though Crosby later told reporters that he didn’t think the injury was serious, it hurt him enough that he limped off the ice and never returned to the game. Let’s hope Sid is …read more
