Teammate ponders the unthinkable with Crosby

Time to face up to reality. If he isn't even back skating after 3 weeks then something is not right in his head. (you know what I mean) I'm sure there are some doctors already laying out to him the options. Like if you keep playing you'll be a mental vegetable by the time you are 40 and the world doesn't need another Don Cherry.

It's a shame, the best player in the world will never be the same. Even when he comes back, he's one solid, CLEAN hit from being out for a long period of time once again. And a big part of Syd's game is tough, physical play. As a Flyer fan I never thought I'd miss seeing him line up against my team, but I do.

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Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  12.27 by Burgh-Fan

Time to face up to reality. If he isn't even back skating after 3 weeks then something is not right in his head. (you know what I mean) I'm sure there are some doctors already laying out to him the options. Like if you keep playing you'll be a mental vegetable by the time you are 40 and the world doesn't need another Don Cherry.

Or, he can take extra time off to get his melon completely healthy. The brain recovery is so unpredictable. Patrice Bergeron was able to overcome two major concussions. Last year in the playoffs he got his bell rung and only missed a couple of games.

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Originally posted 10:13 AM ET  12.27 by Regis Philbin

the big question is, what kind of a team are they without crosby?

A Playoff contender, but maybe not a cup winner.




Let's Go Pens!!!

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 10:13 AM ET  12.27 by Regis Philbin

the big question is, what kind of a team are they without crosby?

They've still got Malkin who is having a nice year so far.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:53 AM ET  12.27 by Gary The Sox Fan

Or, he can take extra time off to get his melon completely healthy. The brain recovery is so unpredictable. Patrice Bergeron was able to overcome two major concussions. Last year in the playoffs he got his bell rung and only missed a couple of games.

and when Bergeron is 50 eating his pureed steak through a straw..he may regret coming back so quick ....

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Originally posted 10:48 AM ET  12.27 by Sgt. Schultz

and when Bergeron is 50 eating his pureed steak through a straw..he may regret coming back so quick ....

As solid as he has played this year, he obviously has healed up nicely. He has given and received some big hits. I hope the Crosby is able to come back strong. The NHL isn't the same without him.

TEAMMATE PONDERS THE UNTHINKABLE WITH CROSBY...
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In retrospect...I was guessing that this article might have been a lot more scandalous...

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 10:24 AM ET  12.27 by Regis Philbin

here's a good question: what's the deal with lecavalier? is he a shell of his former self at this age and without the full compliment of surrounding players he had last year?

Montreal would take him.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 11:54 AM ET  12.27 by Regis Philbin

i guess they would. but is there any chance he regains his former glory this season? he's fallen way, WAY off the mark.

Before his big contract he was on pace to become one of the great ones. Maybe all that security has taken something away from his game.

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Originally posted 12:22 PM ET  12.27 by whale2

Before his big contract he was on pace to become one of the great ones. Maybe all that security has taken something away from his game.

Some players just settle for that one ring.

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Originally posted 11:10 AM ET  12.27 by THE BISHOP!

Montreal would take him.

Not sure he'd want to go there and he has a NTC. If he agrees to waive it, I can see Gauthier making a deal for him, thus burying the franchise into an even deeper hole.

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Originally posted 12:22 PM ET  12.27 by whale2

Before his big contract he was on pace to become one of the great ones. Maybe all that security has taken something away from his game.

I think it has more to do with his injuries.

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Originally posted 01:03 PM ET  12.27 by Stranger

Not sure he'd want to go there and he has a NTC. If he agrees to waive it, I can see Gauthier making a deal for him, thus burying the franchise into an even deeper hole.

How much deeper can they get after picked up Kaberle's crippling contract?

Maybe he's just giving Ovechkin a bigger head start in their own scoring race ??