Sid the Kid out for 4 weeks

Post #1 » by **Snayr** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:38 am

So it looks like Crosby is out for 4 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Bad news for the Pens, we'll see who steps up and what happens to them during the 4 week stretch. Obviously a huge blow to the team.

TSN Article

Post #2 » by **timd1218** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:44 am

At least 4 weeks. Well, one good thing is the week off for the all star game so that will lessen the blow a bit.

I am upset with Crosby over this injury though. He had 2-3 secs to move his legs so he didn't go feet first into the boards. I am wondering why he didn't do that.

Post #3 » by **ajaX82** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:47 am

ouch, i feel bad for the Pens

Post #4 » by **Crowned** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:10 am

It was only a matter of time. Given his size, how much he's targeted, and the way he plays...I'm surprised he didn't sustain a more serious injury earlier in his career.

Post #5 » by **bryant08** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:56 pm

This is gonna turn out to be one boring All Star Game. No Heater, no Crosby. Let's just hope Sundin and Malkin are the replacements

WEFFPIM · Post #6 » by **WEFFPIM** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:06 pm

I have no idea what this means for the Penguins, but it can't be good.

The_Child_Prodigy · Post #7 » by **The_Child_Prodigy** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:08 pm

bryant08 wrote:This is gonna turn out to be one boring All Star Game. No Heater, no Crosby. Let's just hope Sundin and Malkin are the replacements

And Huselius for Statsny.

Then throw in Denis Hamel instead of Malkin. Phaneuf is playing......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84tJsLwCEKM

I know there is no checks in the all star game :cry:

Post #8 » by **Mr Swagtastic** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:45 pm

Well that is terrible news for the Pens and hockey in the smaller US markets since Crosby = hockey.

Without him the ASG will not have as much ratings as if he played in it. I think Sundin and Ilya will be the replacements

a-rod · Post #9 » by **a-rod** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:10 pm

i feel bad for the Pens, they are probably gonna cool off right now

Post #10 » by **Mr Swagtastic** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:33 pm

a-rod wrote:i feel bad for the Pens, they are probably gonna cool off right now

Pens beat the Habs with a Crosby less team. I didn't see that coming, I don't see them making any ground in the East to teams like NJ, Philly and Ottawa.

Post #11 » by **timd1218** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:21 pm

xbl_sucks wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Pens beat the Habs with a Crosby less team. I didn't see that coming, I don't see them making any ground in the East to teams like NJ, Philly and Ottawa.

I would prefer the Pens to finish 6th in the conference anyway. They still don't have the defense to beat a New Jersey or Ottawa in the playoffs. And as of right now, unfortunately, a Philly team either.

The_Child_Prodigy · Post #12 » by **The_Child_Prodigy** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:09 pm

Now it appears to be 8 weeks.