Sorry Jeremy Roenick but yes this is another Sid the kid
update. Thursday marked the first practice in which Crosby was cleared for
contact since the January incident that has kept him out. Clearly an up beat
Crosby admitted, “It’s exciting. It’s hard to be patient at this point. Getting
closer. Just want to make sure I respond well.”
Which Sidney will we see? A superstar who hasn’t missed a
beat? A not what once was Crosby? Well we will have to wait and see but luckily
that will come sooner than later. Concussions are a tricky injury to predict
the recovery from which has become more than apparent in today’s NHL. A common
statement from all players coming back from this injury, will see what happens
after the first real hit. Regardless, the majority of hockey fans feel he will
continue to dominate like the streak we saw him on last season before the
injury.
With so many quality players suffering career ending or
significantly reduced productivity from concussions this fear is real and is not new in
our game. Watching the careers of players like Eric Lindros and, what appear to
be evident in, Marc Savard is tough to witness as it leaves you feeling that
you missed out on something truly special. Only time will tell but I can
guarantee I will be watching.
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