Sidney Crosby Out Indefinitely With Concussion-like Symptoms

Sidney Crosby’s comeback has been derailed by the return of “concussion-like symptoms” in a turn of events concussion experts could have predicted.

The Penguins captain missed practice again Monday, telling reporters in Pittsburgh he wasn’t sure when he’d be back. He has missed the last two games as a precaution.

“I’m not happy about watching, but you’ve got to make sure with these sorts of things to be careful,” Crosby told reporters in Pittsburgh.

Crosby said he wasn’t feeling 100 per cent after taking a few hits during a 3-1 loss to the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins last week. Crosby practised as usual on Wednesday, two days after the Boston game, but told team officials afterward he had a headache. (keep reading)