Crosby and Asham skated earlier.
Crosby continues to skate despite having symptoms of his current neck injury. His return remains unknown as the Pens won't rush him back into the lineup.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Crosby and Asham skated this morning and worked out off the ice -Sam
Both players remain skating which is a good sign. However, there remains no timetable on either skater.
Crosby, Asham skated earlier.
Crosby continues to skate despite having symptoms of his current neck injury. His return remains unknown as the Pens won't rush him back into the lineup.
#Pens Crosby steps on the ice for team practice at Bell Centre -Sam
Crosby took part in main practice this morning which is a great sign for the team. Expect him to return in a few weeks barring a setback.
Line Change
#CBJ lines @ practice: Gillies - Carter - Prospal;
Carter draws back into the lineup tonight for the first time since early January. He has only 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
Staal, Despres and Crosby will make trip -Sam
Good news that Crosby is travelling with the team. However, he remains out indefinitely.
#CBJ interim coach Todd Richards on C Jeff Carter: "As of right now, it looks like he'll be in the lineup (on Friday vs. #Ducks)."
Great news for Carter, who has been out with a separated shoulder since early January. He has only 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
2ieme vague a.n. a la pointe, Karlsson-Gonchar
Karlsson gets bumped down to the second PP unit as the Sens look for two balanced lines. 20 of his 48 points have come on the PP.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter (shoulder) will not play tonight vs. #LAKings.
Carter remains out with a separated shoulder. Limited to only 30 games, the top line center has 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
Carter (shoulder), Joudrey (healthy) the scratches.
Carter remains out with a separated shoulder. Limited to only 30 games, the top line center has 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
Bylsma non-committal on Crosby having a neck problem until team hears finding of the "independent physician" evaluating his case.
As always, stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Sidney Crosby will be skating on his own in PIT today.
Crosby was spotted making tape-to-tape passes with the other Penguins' wounded. Good news that he's back on the ice although his timetable remains indefinite.
That suggests C Jeff Carter (shoulder) is not ready to play.
Carter remains sidelined with a separated shoulder. Limited to only 30 games, the top line center has 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed. Those findings will be evaluated by independent specialists over the next few days. The most important goal all along has been Sidney's return to full health, and we are encouraged that progress continues to be made.?
More news on the severity of his injury but no hint on when he'll be making his return. Hopefully, we find out Sid is ready to go after visiting specialists.
Bylsma on Crosby: Not sure when back to Pittsburgh "because he could be staying on the beach for a little bit" during ASG break. #Penguins
Don't expect Crosby to ramp up his training during the break.
Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday to visit with Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist, as part of his continuing treatment program. Crosby will undergo a series of tests with Dr. Bray.
Great news for the injured captain but he still remains out indefinitely.
Line Change
#Pens coach Bylsma: Letang's focus will be on the game and not something that happened in the past -Sam
Letang played a good game yesterday and likely will see top-four minutes again tonight. Expect the team to try to downplay the Max Pacioretty hit of two months ago but for the game to get a bit chippy.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Crosby working out and seeing Dr Carrick. That's where he's at -Sam
Considering we already received a better update on Crosby, it's curious to think that the Pens are obfuscating his status.
@drosennhl. Sounds like Sid is doing well in Atlanta. Daily treatments. Skating everyday. Making progress.
Great news for the injured captain but he still remains out indefinitely.
Bylsma says Crosby still in Atlanta, nothing new with him.
Doesn't sound like Crosby will be returning to the lineup any time soon. The Pens will continue playing it safe with their captain and leader.