Pittsburgh said Monday that its superstar center has been diagnosed with at least his third concussion just a few days before the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins open their season. His short- and long-term future is in doubt after another concussion, an injury that has dogged him off and on over six years. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that Crosby was concussed in practice Friday and that there was no timetable for his return. Four months ago, he led the Penguins to the fourth Cup in franchise history after piling up 85 points in 80 games. Without Crosby, the Penguins will lean on center Evgeni Malkin and winger Phil Kessel to make up for the loss in production.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 10, 2016 19:47 UTC