The season-opener is just days away and there hasn’t been any real news about the groin injury Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, suffered during a pre-season game.  After playing less than two minutes, Crosby was forced to watch from the sidelines.

He really downplayed the seriousness of the injury but then he has been skipping practice.  Coach Dan Bylsma doesn’t feel like he should push Crosby to play or skate and I agree with him.  The season hasn’t started yet and, even if he misses the first couple games, it’s better than him hurting himself even worse and then sitting out …read more

Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious but Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, suffered a groin injury during the first period of their pre-season game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and was forced to sit out for the remaining two periods.

Crosby really didn’t get a chance to play too much at all registering just three shifts and one minute 37 seconds.  “It’s better to stay off it. I’m hoping for just a few days,” Crosby said. “I’ve hurt my groin before. It’s not as bad. I think I missed five games with one last year. It’s just something you have to be …read more

Uh oh… Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, left practice early today due to pain in his groin.  There aren’t really any more details except for the fact that the team is hopeful about him playing tomorrow night against the New York Islanders.

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

Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, has officially withdrawn from the 2009 NHL All-Star game for the second year in a row after getting a record-breaking number of votes.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

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