Crosby Out With Broken Jaw

[Shakes]

Not that it matters much but how long do you think Sid will wear the protective mask? Another week or two? Through playoffs no matter the length?

He can only wear it as long as the NHL allows it. Full shields, cages, and jaw protectors are illegal by NHL rules except when the players is recovering from a facial injury; as soon as they say Crosby could play without it, he'll have to.

Yep. And you can bet Sid will dump will that thing as soon as he's medically cleared to do it. My baseless speculation is that he'll need it until (hopefully) June.

It's Sid, so the adjustment period shouldn't be long. Just great to see him skating with the boys. Maybe not Game 1, but he'll play in Round 1.

[PensFan1992]

Not that it matters much but how long do you think Sid will wear the protective mask? Another week or two? Through playoffs no matter the length?

He can only wear it as long as the NHL allows it. Full shields, cages, and jaw protectors are illegal by NHL rules except when the players is recovering from a facial injury; as soon as they say Crosby could play without it, he'll have to.

What's the league going to do? Send their docs to see if he can play without it? if he wants to wear it through the playoffs, I have trouble believing the league will say anything about it

You're right. The league can't do anything about it. But I'm sure Sid's gonna rip that thing off as soon as the docs tell him he can. He, unsurprisingly, hates it according to DK (has trouble seeing and breathing).

[It'sagreatdayforhockey!]

Not that it matters much but how long do you think Sid will wear the protective mask? Another week or two? Through playoffs no matter the length?

He can only wear it as long as the NHL allows it. Full shields, cages, and jaw protectors are illegal by NHL rules except when the players is recovering from a facial injury; as soon as they say Crosby could play without it, he'll have to.

What's the league going to do? Send their docs to see if he can play without it? if he wants to wear it through the playoffs, I have trouble believing the league will say anything about it

You're right. The league can't do anything about it. But I'm sure Sid's gonna rip that thing off as soon as the docs tell him he can. He, unsurprisingly, hates it according to DK (has trouble seeing and breathing).

The conversation would go something like this I imagine:

[Start scene with penguins meeting with NHL doctor]
[NHL doctor grabs Iginla]
NHL doctor: Tell me about Crosby! Why does he still wear the mask?
[silence]
NHL doctor: A lot of loyalty, for a hired gun!
[moves on to Crosby]
Crosby: No one cared who I was until I put on the mask.
NHL doctor: If I force you to take that off, would you still be able to play?
Crosby: It would be extremely painful.
NHL doctor: You're a big guy!
Crosby: For you.
[End scene]

[Inkio]

Not that it matters much but how long do you think Sid will wear the protective mask? Another week or two? Through playoffs no matter the length?

He can only wear it as long as the NHL allows it. Full shields, cages, and jaw protectors are illegal by NHL rules except when the players is recovering from a facial injury; as soon as they say Crosby could play without it, he'll have to.

What's the league going to do? Send their docs to see if he can play without it? if he wants to wear it through the playoffs, I have trouble believing the league will say anything about it

You're right. The league can't do anything about it. But I'm sure Sid's gonna rip that thing off as soon as the docs tell him he can. He, unsurprisingly, hates it according to DK (has trouble seeing and breathing).

The conversation would go something like this I imagine:

[Start scene with penguins meeting with NHL doctor]
[NHL doctor grabs Iginla]
NHL doctor: Tell me about Crosby! Why does he still wear the mask?
[silence]
NHL doctor: A lot of loyalty, for a hired gun!
[moves on to Crosby]
Crosby: No one cared who I was until I put on the mask.
NHL doctor: If I force you to take that off, would you still be able to play?
Crosby: It would be extremely painful.
NHL doctor: You're a big guy!
Crosby: For you.
[End scene]

Well played.... wellllll playyeeddd.

[Lt. Dish]

Quincey has been wearing his cage for about a month now, right?

I'm fairly certain he can play without it, but he still is.

Like the Pistons' (or wherever he is now--I can't keep track because I don't really follow the NBA) Richard Hamilton, who hasn't needed his mask for a decade but still wears it--a security blanket, maybe.

[JeffDFD]

Sid may want to take it off...but what if he has a scoring streak going? He will leave it on for forever and not change his socks!

Seriously though, we hear stories about Sid being superstitious...it clearly isn't working out for him health wise. Switch it up, man. Wear different colored socks and only shave half of your face or something. Anything to stay healthy!

[André]

Imagine him stepping on the ice tonight and getting three points (while St Louis goes scoreless). What a classic.

[Lt. Dish]

Imagine him stepping on the ice tonight and getting three points (while St Louis goes scoreless). What a classic.

If I could will it to happen on my own, then I would.

I wonder how much it all bothers him?

[SoCalPenguin]

Imagine him stepping on the ice tonight and getting three points (while St Louis goes scoreless). What a classic.

It would be a Jergens moment for sure...lol

[Rylan]

I would have expected no other comment from you SoCal.

[SoCalPenguin]

I would have expected no other comment from you SoCal.

Haha....I would have no value here if I didn't entertain you guys.

[André]

I would have expected no other comment from you SoCal.

Haha....I would have no value here if I didn't entertain you guys.

Jergens? I don't get it. Then again I'm not very active here anymore so I'm losing some of the jokes =)

[iWonTheCup87]

hopefully we sweep in round 1 and give crosby another week and a half to rest and get him 100% for round 2 even though im sure he will play in round 1 but we shouldnt need him in round 1

[Shakes]

I would have expected no other comment from you SoCal.

Haha....I would have no value here if I didn't entertain you guys.

Jergens? I don't get it. Then again I'm not very active here anymore so I'm losing some of the jokes =)

No, no inside joke. Think general juvenile humor.

Taking nothing away from the joke, which was perfect.

As for what it means to Sid, I bet it means more than he will let on. He's uber-competitive at everything he does. He hates losing. That said, I'm sure he'll get over it quickly as there are plenty more trophies to win.

[bringitonhome]

Mckenzie: Crosby to find out tomorrow if he will be cleared to play. Has dr. appt.

[toby91_ca]

Again with Mckenzie getting the news

[IanMoran]

Again with Mckenzie getting the news

Dude's amazing, he's ALWAYS right and seems to know everything

I'm going to love when Rob Rossi soon posts something about "HIS SOURCES TELL HIM THAT CROSBY TO MEET WITH DRS ON WED!"

Thanks Rob.....

[Digitalgypsy66]

Again with Mckenzie getting the news

Spoiler:

[tfrizz]

Again with Mckenzie getting the news

Dude's amazing, he's ALWAYS right and seems to know everything

I'm going to love when Rob Rossi soon posts something about "HIS SOURCES TELL HIM THAT CROSBY TO MEET WITH DRS ON WED!"

Thanks Rob.....

McKenzie and Dreger are the kings of NHL Insiders. So well connected.


The tweet, for those who want it in context:

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1h
PIT not likely to know til tomorrow afternoon if Crosby will be medically cleared to play Wed vs NYI. That's when he's to see the doctor.

[Rocco]

Has Dude said Crosby is coming back? Only then will I believe.

[bringitonhome]

I don't really see him play Wednesday if he is cleared tomorrow....id say Friday at earliest. Who knows tho.

[dixonyy18]

I don't really see him play Wednesday if he is cleared tomorrow....id say Friday at earliest. Who knows tho.

If he's cleared to play, there is no way hes not playing, even if it's an hour before puckdrop.

[nexguy66]

I don't really see him play Wednesday if he is cleared tomorrow....id say Friday at earliest. Who knows tho.

If he is cleared to play(no medical reason to sit) I bet we will see Sid out on the ice in game one. I don't think he sits a game just to get more practice in.

[bringitonhome]

I don't really see him play Wednesday if he is cleared tomorrow....id say Friday at earliest. Who knows tho.

If he's cleared to play, there is no way hes not playing, even if it's an hour before puckdrop.

He hasnt even been cleared for contact. Im sure he/they would like him to have a few contact practices first.

[DelPen]

I don't really see him play Wednesday if he is cleared tomorrow....id say Friday at earliest. Who knows tho.

If he is cleared to play(no medical reason to sit) I bet we will see Sid out on the ice in game one. I don't think he sits a game just to get more practice in.

4th line and PK duty is a no brainer if he's cleared.