Comments on: Crosby sees leading concussion specialists; agent asks for “patience and understanding”

By: lonespeed

lonespeed — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:04:07 +0000

I absolutely hate Cindy Crosby, but I’d rather hate him on the ice. I sincerely hope he gets back to 100%. But then I hope to see him cry on the bench because his team is losing.

By: tk1966

tk1966 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:21:48 +0000

1. Yes, you were right, everyone is entitled to an opinion. I was simply stating mine.
2. No, I did not go to “Medical School”, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t necessarily have knowledge of neurological conditions. I in fact do have an extensive science and anatomy background, gained in conducting research, albeit not in medical school. I do work in a medical ancillary field. Therefore, one could rightly argue (if so inclined), that I do have the background necessary to make an informed argument and state an opinion.
3. Looks like you not only are gravely in error, but that your rancor (thanks Kristen) is completely misguided and misdirected.
4. And it would also appear that the vast majority disagree with your take.
5. Have a nice day

By: jpelle82

jpelle82 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:03:23 +0000

at his age there is no way he will be retiring any time soon. as a pens fan i do agree he should shut it down though. penguins are good enough to be in the top 8 in the east without him anyway. i would be fine even if he came back for just the playoffs

By: capsrockva

capsrockva — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:41:22 +0000

As much as I can’t stand him personally as a Caps fan, he needs to shut it down until he is 100% and no less than that. his loss will be felt in the hockey world for sure, but if he can’t play anymore than he needs to retire

By: Kristenaux

Kristenaux — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:21:43 +0000

@stakex –

>>and what medical school did you go to? <<

Why the rancor? TK1966 simply made a very innocent & legitimate remark. In no way did he say he knew what was best for Sid – just that he might benefit long term by taking more time off. Your problem with that is…?

Frankly I feel the same way. And after seeing really talented players careers end because they rush back "for the team", I'd sooner Sid stay out now & still be playing when he's 40 than have his amazing talents shut down at age 24…see? And I'm not a doctor either.

By: stakex

stakex — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:14:48 +0000

…and what medical school did you go to?

While everyone is entitled to their opinion, leave the medical opinions for the doctors.

By: tk1966

tk1966 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:50:44 +0000

As a hockey fan and as Pens fan, I honestly think that Crosby should shut it down a while longer. When he feels like he’s 100%, stay shut down a bit longer. At this point, if there are still lingering symptoms, even if minor, very light conditioning at most should be all he’s doing until at least Christmas. Come back in the spring, in time to contribute, healthy, for the stretch run. But no sooner. Malkin and the gang can carry the load for a while. They will keep them in playoff contention. If Sid come back in the spring, it’ll be like making a blockbuster trade and carry them deep into the playoffs.