Sid the Kid Out Already?

Just a few weeks ago, Sidney Crosby made his triumphant return to the ice with an impressive performance over the Islanders. It was his first game since early January of this year. He would play 7 more games but stopped last week due to a couple of hits he sustained from a 3-1 loss to the Bruins. It was initially called a precaution but now it seems more than that. Sidney Crosby has now been ruled out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. Apparently these symptoms occurred after that game with the Bruins.

So much for a possible rise in the NHL's popularity. The NBA is coming back to overshadow them once more and now their poster boy is out again for most likely another significant period of time. I kind of worry about Sid the Kid's health and whether he should come back at all. As much as the hockey world loves to see him play, head injuries are too serious to ignore. They can cause some severe mental problems later in life if not properly handled.

I hope Sidney Crosby does come back soon but that hope does not seem likely. What fans and the sport should fear even more is the possibility that if this continues, it could lead to an early retirement from Crosby. Quite frankly, I wouldn't blame him if he ultimately chooses retirement to save his health. You have to think about your future and life past the NHL and for Sidney Crosby that line of thinking might come earlier than expected.