Dan Bylsma is Tired of It: No More Sidney Crosby Concussion Updates
by FrankD on Jan 14, 2011 11:57 AM EST
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PrintDan Bylsma announced recently that daily updates on Sidney Crosby's concussion will no longer be the topic of discussion during media scrums. I'd imagine this mean Bylsma will be the one to issue updates whenever he sees fit, and frankly I can't blame the guy one bit.
"We are not going to give daily updates on Sidney Crosby. He needs to be symptom-free to move forward."
Asked whether Crosby has had the tests, Bylsma repeated, "There will not be any daily updates on Sidney Crosby."
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is that if HCDB is tossing this question under the table it means Sid probably won’t hit the ice for at least a week probably several more. May well be held out until after the ASG. Hope he’s back sooner than that, sure would like to see him in uniform tomorrow but that isn’t happening. Game after that vs. hated detroit? Hope so, but we’ll see. PAYD was probably right on his earlier call.
I don’t think that’s necessarily the case.
If the symptoms go away tomorrow and Sid makes the next step in his recovery, that’s something to report and will be addressed.
Really I’m sure he’s just annoyed talking about Crosby every single day by the Pittsburgh reporters and visiting reporters and this will at least allow him to turn 100% of his focus and the message he wants to put out there about the team he has.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
by Hooks Orpik on Jan 14, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
To add to what Hooks said, there’s really no point in talking about when Sid might be back. I think and am hoping he comes back after the All-Star break, but that’s just what it is—a guess. DB not giving anymore daily updates on Sid in no way confirms that he’s going to be weeks because no one knows how long he’ll be out (that’s the scary think).
It all really depends when Sid’s symptom free. If he woke up this morning with zero symptoms and stayed that way, he could probably resume skating in about 3-5 days. Since they’re being really conservative, I don’t know when they’ll actually let him play again.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
"DB not giving anymore daily updates on Sid in no way confirms that he’s going to be weeks because no one knows how long he’ll be out (that’s the scary think)."
Yup, IMO, all this says is that there are more players on the team than Sid and he’s hurt, so stop asking the same damn questions.
Like your concussions article said, he could wake up tomorrow and be symptom free.. nobody knows… and there’s no point on giving the same update every day. He’ll let us know when something changes and until that happens, stop asking.
Haha “think” was supposed to be “thing,” but I agree somewhat.
There are (obviously) other players on the team, but when you’ve got the face of the NHL plus (by far) the best player in the world, all rolled into one, on your team, it’s going to seem like he’s the only player on the team at times. I mean, it’s not like Sid asked for any of this either—it just comes with the territory. Seems like the Pens have come to terms with it, so I think it’s time the fans do too. I’ll just be over on NHL.com ordering my Michalek shirsey while DB answers questions about Sid. =]
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ya gotta love Bylsma
I mean, while everyone is bowing down to Sid and his skills, Dan tries very hard to treat him just like everybody else on the team, no more, no less. I mean, there are the occasional comments on his mind-blowing play but he always manages to give props to whoever helped make that play happen. Look at Boudeau, in any given interview he comments on Ovi being the greatest player in the world and these huge ego boosting comments which, I believe, put a heck of a lot of pressure on Alex. (fine by me, I’m glad he’s slumping!) I like that Dan can appreciate Sid but keeps it all in perspective. He’s puts just as much responsibility on the 4th liners to contribute and play “their game” as he does the Superstars. This seems to really bring the team together and makes each one of them responsible. Love it.
I am not one bit surprised he took this approach with the updates, let’s focus on the team, give them praise for all their hard work, everybody knows we want Sid back and when there is an update we will get it. Personally, I think he’ll be back next week….fingers crossed!!!! :)
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Get better soon Sid...
by mummabear87 on Jan 14, 2011 1:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It sounds to me that Disco might have gotten some bad news concerning Sid and has come to the conclusion that he won’t be back anyime soon. I’m thinking he just found out that Sid’s going to be out for a while, so he’s taking the “let’s not think about what might be and deal with what we got” tact.
I dont like it, not one bit.
I’m pretty sure this is what it is—can’t move forward until symptoms subside. Sid isn’t over his symptoms yet so there’s no reason to update on that every day. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my research it’s that each concussion is different; there’s no way to know when symptoms might go away. I don’t think anyone knows how long he’ll be out and I don’t know who or how one could figure out an estimate at this point.
And, if they knew Sid was going to be out weeks, isn’t that an update? The Pens have always been pretty good on giving updates to injured players, so I don’t know why they’d all the sudden recluse.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
The Pens have always been pretty good on giving updates to injured players, so I don’t know why they’d all the sudden recluse.
If there’s nothing new to report, Bylsma won’t be giving a report. Don’t see why that’s a tough concept to grasp. Until Crosby shakes the symptoms, there’s nothing to say and no reason why he’d want to continually be asked day-after-day-after day about it.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
Uhh?
You may want to read my comment again because that’s exactly the point I was trying to make.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Trying being the keyword. I felt the need to add a little and did so.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
Do you just feel the need to disagree with everything I say today?
Sorry, but I think you’re missing the context of my original comment. I said that unless there’s an update, nothing will be said. If they knew he was going to be out weeks, like Lindas1st inferred, then I said they would give us an update.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t disagree on the previous comment, he added. Like he said. I don’t think he’s been disagreeing with you lately. After all, he’s the one who saw your concussion post first and tossed it up on the site before I could.
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Alright, alright fair enough. But what does the concussion post have to do with anything lol?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
To prove he’s not out to get you or disagreeing with you in any way. Otherwise he probably wouldn’t have posted it, if that were the case.
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That was yesterday….
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I was talking about today…
but whatevs.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think his opinion has changed that much in a day…
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*Sigh
It was a rhetorical question to begin with.
Let it go.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure this is what it is—can’t move forward until symptoms subside. Sid isn’t over his symptoms yet so there’s no reason to update on that every day.
I agree with this and everything else in your comment. My problem is- it’s been over a week and the syptoms are still there. I’m starting to think that Sid might be one of those type of people that concussions impact a lot more than others. Like I said, I don’t like it, not one bit.
I don’t get why everyone has to jump to that conclusion. Why can’t a guy just be tired of answering the same question within 12 hrs of when he was last asked the question? That’s how I see it at least.
Besides, the concussion isn’t going to get worse. It is what it is. Every day Sid doesn’t play it’s getting better and all it takes is time.
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by FrankD on Jan 14, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Besides, the concussion isn’t going to get worse.
You don’t know that for sure. He could have been banging his head against the wall during some of these games we played in his absence… especially when the team let in four goals in 3 minutes.
"I mean, please." --Sidney Crosby
by Cari on Jan 14, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
In that case, I think we all need to be screened for post-concussion syndrome
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by FrankD on Jan 14, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i love how headshots were a decently large topic of conversation before, along with the resulting concussions, but now that the poster boy of the NHL’s gotten one, you’ve got people scrambling to learn about concussions and throwing up amateur diagnoses and stuff all over the internet. it’s kinda funny how much of a stir this has caused
I kind of shuttered a bit when he spoke out about it following the announcement of his injury. I mean, he got off lucky in terms of concussions in this league. We’ve seen hits like Savard and Booth which are by far worse than what Sid got dinged with. Frankly, I didn’t think Steckel was worthy of a fine or suspension than and I don’t think he is now. But I also felt Cooke was worthy of one on Savard and if I remember correctly he simply got a slap on the wrist for that.
But when Sid spoke out about it, he was just begging for opposing fans to continue on with the crybaby talk.
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Just my two cents...
I’m new to the blog, but black and gold runs in my veins and has ever since I was young. Personally, I’m kinda glad that we’re getting this opportunity to play without Sid. It’s giving the Pens a real chance to show the depth of our team and that we can get the W without having our fearless leader. Sure, we’re not the same team wihout Sid as we are when he is on the ice, but if we can’t get a victory when ONE player is out of the lineup then we need to seriously look at our team. Yes, I like Sid and agree that he is an amazing player BUT we have more than just one player on our team. I just hate how sometimes the only focus on the team is on Crosby.
Welcome!
It’s sad to say, but the team hasn’t proved too much without Sid (although this last win was a damn good sign, the next to games will be a big test). Until players step it up consistently without him, then it’s no wonder that the only focus from other teams have is on shutting him down.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Very true Allie, I think the Canadiens proved in the play-offs that to shut down Crosby is to shut down the team. This is good practice for them and hopefully they can keep it up without him….
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Get better soon Sid...
Crosby getting shut down is nothing new. No one really remembers how invisible he was in the 09 SCF. What’s new is the players behind him on the depth chart not stepping it up/relying more and more on Sid.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT YOU TALKIN BOUT, WILLIS?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t know Miro Satan was in movies.
by Nox Noctura on Jan 14, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
lol….nice!
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha
Love this! Just love it! And I loved that movie, too.
Hockey keeps us sane. Life would suck without it.
Let's go Pens! Let's go Canucks!
Crosby for Hart.......Letang for the Norris ..........KesLord for Selke.
And Sid, get well soon!
by PensFanInDenver on Jan 14, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well this part was AWESOME!!!! Not the shutting Crosby down part. :)
Thanks for that though!
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Get better soon Sid...
IDK. If wasn’t for them putting ALL of their efforts into shutting Crosby down Geno may not have dominated like he did.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
I don't think he would've
Scary thing about this is what if it happens again?
Will Geno step it up and dominate again?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Sucks that that’s even a question but…it is.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
There was a time when I said that Malkin wasn’t even in Sid’s league and I was then told that that was the stupidest thing I could have said. Unfortunately I appear to have been right. The haters used to say that Crosby wasn’t even the best player on his team after that season. But what do the haters really know anyways.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
Well, at the time it was an unpopular, and probably an unfair thing to say if you said it during 08-09.
Now, like you said, unfortunately it’s clear that it’s correct. But, the thing is, I think an argument can be made that no one is in Sid’s league right now.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
Oh wait…it did happen.
Montreal.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno, we outplayed Boston until the final 3 minutes. Minnesota…eh…that was a bust. But even last weeks game against the Habs we gave them one hell of a hard time. I mean, the only reason they won was because Pouliot lost control of the puck and it happened to slide into the goal. The fact that we sent it to a SO proves that we’re still a worthy opponent. And even in the game against the Lightning…8 goals and Sid wasn’t on the board for any of them.
But we still lost all of those games.
We’re a worthy opponent to anyone, but we haven’t proved much without Sid in the lineup; a loss is a loss. We only scored 3 goals in the first 3 games without him and our faceoffs? Oh boy…
Like I said, our last game was a great win and an excellent sign, but Montreal had just returned from NY where they had played the other night. That’s why the next two games will be the big test to prove their worth without 87.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
I guess my point is that with Sid on the ice, I don’t think it would have changed Boston pulling goals out of their asses on Monday night. The Habs, we still got a point out of it…maybe we wouldn’t have had to go to a SO, but 1 point is better than none.
Good point
Even with Sid in the line-up we were only 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. Not exactly tearing it up, but also not completely unexpected coming off the winning streak. The performance of the team without Sid wasn’t all that different from what we were doing recently with him.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
A good lesson for the team to remind themselves of, too. Relying on your leader, no matter how good he is, is not the road to long-term success. Everything, not just hockey, requires a collection of individuals each doing their best with full effort, individually and together, to generate long term success.
Exactly. This.
That needs to change.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Relying on your leader, no matter how good he is, is not the road to long-term success
Do you think the Pens players were doing that (consciously or even sub-consciously)?
For the majority of this roster if they weren’t giving the results needed night in and night out to fill their role, well, their stay in the NHL wouldn’t last too long.
I don’t think your point is 100% invalid, but I find it hard to believe the team took their foot off the gas just because Sid was playing so well.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
I don’t think your point is 100% invalid, but I find it hard to believe the team took their foot off the gas just because Sid was playing so well.
Maybe it’s the other way around.
Since he was playing so well, they didn’t need to play at 110%?
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
I completely agree with you, Hooks. I didn’t mean to suggest they took the foot off the gas, but I do think that it is possible to count on someone so much that you don’t worry as much and, therefore, don’t have that same sense of desperation or urgency to use words used by the players. I hope that makes more sense and clarifies what I meant.
Explained it better than I did.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Or rather, than I could.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
The only game where I thought Sid wouldn’t of made a difference is the Boston one. Maybe he would’ve put an extra goal or two up on the board, but we can’t and will never know that. One thing he couldn’t of helped was preventing that collapse, like you said.
All the other games, though, I think he would’ve made a big difference. With his shootout prowess, we could’ve gotten the extra point in the Montreal game. And in the last win, that game is exactly how Sid likes to play—could’ve been a big blowout. Basically, Sid could’ve made a difference in almost every game he’s been out of. I mean, let’s face it, he’s a huge difference maker and that’s why a lot of the focus is one him. Until this team proves they can consistently win without him, none of that will change.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Sid is 1 for 4 in the shootout this year, 0 for 3 on the road. Yeah, I guess you could say he’s due, but Vanilla Price seemed destined to steal that point from us regardless.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
He’s Sidney Crosby, haven’t you heard?
Seriously, we all know Sid is better at shootouts than his 1 for 4 shows. I don’t think that stat holds a lot of weight.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Since I’m the shootout expert, I’ll say that I haven’t been overly impressed with his attempts so far. Do I think he’s better than his 25% says? Yep. Do I expect him to always be as good as last season’s 80%? Nope.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
I haven’t be too impressed with his attempts either (not enough patience, too little deke-ing), but I think he’s about a 50% guy which is excellent in my book.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
been*
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
There was a discussion between Steiggy and Errey that Sid wants to change it up a little bit so he is practicing the wristshot, which in my opinion is smart as this skill will be very helpful in game situations where he doesn’t have time to deke. (specially in playoffs). 50% is just under-rated. He can do so many different things so the goalie has no clue, compared to for example Dupuis who has a good shot, but it is predictable. This difference in skill will guarantee success for Crosby in the long run. I agree 80% is too good to be true, but 70% is expectable from him.
I’m sorry, but I just don’t see the point in practicing your wrist shot by doing it in shootouts. That’s what practice time is for.
I don’t think 50% is under rated (if anything, it might be a little overrated). Sid’s an awesome shootout man, but goalies are so good these days that you’re just not going to connect at 70% clip. 50% is hard enough.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
I guess I try to see it like this: Sid is out, we have to adapt.
What happens if there is another even LONGER injury at some point in the future? I mean, look at Staal. He was out for half a season. This is hockey, and it happens all the time. I’m glad we’re getting a taste of it so if (hopefully not) something happens in the future we won’t be completely lost. We at least have some experience playing a run of games home and away without him now.
Me too, I agree that is a good experience in the long run.
But…the team really is showing their weakness without him. That needs to be fixed and fast too. Seems like they’re on their way, but let try and win consistently.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t mean to spark a debate on my first post, lol. I’m glad we can all see the positives and negatives about this situation though.
I was agreeing with you, essentially. But it’s all good. =]
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
I just read the Pens Report…the media asked every variation of question about Sid so we basically got a great update on his status, it was kind of funny!! Unfotrunately, Sid is still not working out… :(
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Get better soon Sid...
Sounds an awful lot like Sid..
Physical activity is not something he’s involved in right now. He’s been around the rink an awful lot talking hockey and thinking about the power play, watching and doing different things to stay motivated and stay involved. It’s kind of interesting watching the player not being involved, but being more active at home watching TV, watching hockey at home and being involved that way.
Looks like we got updates anyways! Haha, I bet Rossi and Shelley asked despite being told not to.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
I was about to post that, too. Even Dan can’t help himself. What is good about this, though Sid is not working out yet, is that he is watching TV, around the rink, talking. Some posters were worried about this being more serious than thought, and it could be, but someone with a serious concussion would have difficulty with TV, activity and concentration, in general depending on which part of the brain is affected. Plus, Gogo was interviewed yesterday and talked about Sid doing really well, talking, hanging around, etc. Obviously, we’d like to hear he is symptom free and exercising, but this is still good to me. And, they joked that when he does come back, he should be a bit angry and ready to take it out on the league. In fact, one of the interviewers (maybe Bob Grove…not sure) suggested Gogo take Sid’s cap he gets interviewed in all the time and hide it to get him going. Gogo said he’d get Dupuis on that.
Regarding the team…..I look forward to upcoming games. Like the poster above, I figure the team should take this opportunity to win without Sid and prove that they can be competitive, even if the games are closer or perhaps harder to win without him. Then, at least, some good will come out of this in terms of their effort from start to finish in a game and their knowledge that the team wins when the entire team plays, and in terms of the other teams they play knowing that it isn’t just Sid they need to be aware of …..keep them on their toes :)
by SuMac on Jan 14, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
when he does come back, he should be a bit angry and ready to take it out on the league
poor league
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yay for us!
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly :-)
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
To make everyone feel better...
Angry Sid puts the team on his back.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, hell yeah!
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great pic!
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks, I love that one too
which is why it made the cover of my book (well, my 2nd book) from last year.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
How do you think Spezza felt? You really need to be more sensitive, Stos Bro ;]
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Uhh…no, you own me one.
:07 comes before :08 where I’m from.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
own..haha.
Meant owe obviously.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
I would like to add that I am pretty sure that not only does he have to be symptom free but I think he has to be symptom free with a full workload for 7 days before the independent neurologist will clear him to play.
Put on your dancin' shoes.
I believe that is the case.
Once he is fully participating in practice and passes his baseline test, he will be cleared.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think everyone is trying to decode what DB and others are saying, but it seems pretty clear that no one knows when Sid will be back. Like someone said on here, he could wake up tomorrow symptom free, and start working out again. But it could also drag on.
I’ve been pretty bummed that he’s out, but there’s nothing we can do about it. The fact he’s around the rink and all that is a good sign to me, because I’ve heard of concussion victims barely able to stand the light. It’s clear it’s not as bad as the one Savard had, but it’s still a concussion and needs to be treated with care.
The Pens need to press on, and keep winning games and hopefully when he comes back he’ll run away with all the awards that should be his.
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The fact he’s around the rink and all that is a good sign to me, because I’ve heard of concussion victims barely able to stand the light.
It’s a great sign. He’s been able to watch TV, and even analyze the PP and the Pens play. That’s an awesome sign and a clue that the concussion really is a mild one.
It’s clear it’s not as bad as the one Savard had, but it’s still a concussion and needs to be treated with care.
I think we can say with much confidence that Sid’s concussion is no where near as severe as the one Savard had.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he’ll come up with some brilliant new PP schemes, like when Doc Brown fell off his toilet and came up with the flux capacitor thing.
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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 14, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha.
But, seriously, maybe this is what Sid needs. Sometimes he and Geno totally drift from the PP game plan….Sorry, but it’s the truth. Other PP members aren’t free from blame, but the main culprits are those two.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Disco: " He’s progressing, getting better. He needs to be symptom free before we go forward."
Does this mean that Sid is having less and less symptoms with each passing day?
I hope so.
I don’t know how else you would interpret it. Some days may be the same as before, but I think it means that he’s getting better overall.
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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 14, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
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