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08:08 AM ET 05.18 | Currently on vacation, Sidney Crosby will reportedly meet with his concussion specialist, Dr. Michael Collins, before the end of the month. Assuming he sticks to his plan to be back in town by then, that is. Ray Shero said Crosby "has been on vacation for a couple of weeks," apparently including a trip with some teammates to the Cannes Film Festival in France. Crosby, who didn't play after Jan. 5 because of a concussion, had been participating in some no-contact practices and game-day skates during the Penguins' first-round playoff series last month against Tampa Bay. He was, however, advised at one point by Collins to stay off skates for about a week. They were supposed to meet and evaluate Crosby's workout regimen April 28, but the Penguins season ended April 27, eliminating any need for that session.

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May 18, 2011 08:12 AM ET

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Apparently that's the only picture of Sid currently in existence.

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May 18, 2011 08:36 AM ET

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The Cannes festival? I've seen the list of movies they'll show there. Some of them might actually make his head hurt more than a concussion.

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May 18, 2011 08:38 AM ET

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Also, he should stay in the south of France till the Grand Prix of Monaco.

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May 18, 2011 08:38 AM ET

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He hasn't seen a specialist yet? WTF?

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May 18, 2011 08:44 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:12 AM ET 05.18 by Slapshot

Apparently that's the only picture of Sid currently in existence.

for the 2010-2011 season, yes

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May 18, 2011 08:48 AM ET

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Cannes? If i was an NHL player on break id be looking at cans allright. On a Jamaican beach.

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May 18, 2011 09:27 AM ET

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Crosby is loaded, why work another day? Just stay in the South of France for the rest of your life. Never have to worry about another concussion, just relax all day in a beautiful place for the rest of your life.

Argos.

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May 18, 2011 09:28 AM ET

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apparently including a trip with some teammates to the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Not that there's anything wrong with it.

Canuck eh?

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May 18, 2011 09:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET 05.18 by Argos.

Crosby is loaded, why work another day? Just stay in the South of France for the rest of your life. Never have to worry about another concussion, just relax all day in a beautiful place for the rest of your life.

How can he eventually play for the Leafs if he retires.

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May 18, 2011 09:31 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET 05.18 by Canuck eh?

apparently including a trip with some teammates to the Cannes Film Festival in France. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

vacation ? France ? WTF ? Do they all have concussions?

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May 18, 2011 09:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET 05.18 by Buc Fettman

Cannes? If i was an NHL player on break id be looking at cans allright. On a Jamaican beach.

You cannot be more right !

Harry Crack

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May 18, 2011 09:50 AM ET

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Only so many comments you can make about the concussion. I'd take a beach in Bermuda, but small difference.

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May 18, 2011 09:52 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET 05.18 by Canuck eh?

apparently including a trip with some teammates to the Cannes Film Festival in France. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

I guess that is why Kris Letang and Fleury rejected Team Canada's invite?

Argos.

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May 18, 2011 09:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:29 AM ET 05.18 by Nard Dog

How can he eventually play for the Leafs if he retires.

Oh, it will just be a hoax so he gets out of his contract. Then after a year of resting and getting over his concussion, he returns to the NHL with the defending champs, the Leafs!

Argos.

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May 18, 2011 09:55 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:12 AM ET 05.18 by Slapshot

Apparently that's the only picture of Sid currently in existence.

I guess the interns don't follow the expiration dates.

THE BISHOP!

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May 18, 2011 10:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET 05.18 by Argos.

Crosby is loaded, why work another day? Just stay in the South of France for the rest of your life. Never have to worry about another concussion, just relax all day in a beautiful place for the rest of your life.

H.e can do that in Pittsburgh

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May 18, 2011 10:31 AM ET

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I don't think that he is coming back and who could blame him. He is a huge personality in Canada and could make millions without playing. Why risk brain injuries and possibly end up like Mohammed Ali or for those old enough to remember Jerry Quarry and his brother Mike.

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May 18, 2011 10:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:31 AM ET 05.18 by bluesuiter

I don't think that he is coming back and who could blame him. He is a huge personality in Canada and could make millions without playing. Why risk brain injuries and possibly end up like Mohammed Ali or for those old enough to remember Jerry Quarry and his brother Mike.

and the brothers Lindros...

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May 18, 2011 10:52 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:38 AM ET 05.18 by 3riverbabe

He hasn't seen a specialist yet? WTF?

Read the article. The specialist has been examining him over the course of the regular season and playoffs. Crosby is going to meet with him for a follow-up visit.