Eishockey Forum - NHL Saison 2010/11

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“Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. But what happened Friday night on Long Island wasn’t hockey. It was a travesty. It was painful to watch the game I love turn into a sideshow like that.

“The NHL had a chance to send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport. It failed.

“We, as a league, must do a better job of protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of our players. We must make it clear that those kinds of actions will not be tolerated and will be met with meaningful disciplinary action.

“If the events relating to Friday night reflect the state of the league, I need to re-think whether I want to be a part of it.”

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Sources say Crosby is feeling better, but can`t shake the symptoms from the concussion he suffered seven weeks ago for more than a few days.

More and more, it appears the speculation that Crosby`s season may be over is closing in on reality.

Pittsburgh has been unwavering in its support of its captain and will not pressure him to do anything but rest.

And Crosby has talked to enough concussion experts and former players who have dealt with similar issues to know that you do not come back until you are completely symptom free and physically ready.

So...he rests.

Best case scenario is that Crosby`s symptoms disappear in the next two weeks. Unlikely, but possible.

He would then need at least another ten days to two weeks to train and condition for the postseason.

In a perfect world, a symptom-free Sid would return in early April and play a few games for the Penguins to close the regular season before marching onto the battlefield of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Today, that`s best case scenario.

Next week, we may learn that those who have been guessing that Sidney Crosby`s season is over are actually right.