It has been brought to my attention that my opinion on the NHL and Pittsburg Penguins’ decision to hold a press conference on Sidney Crosby’s health status could be construed as downplaying the seriousness of his health condition.
If it was, I apologize.
My intent was to bring focus on the plane crash that took the lives of several people in Russia. I felt it was a more important news story, not just a hockey story that deserved more attention by the media in general. I felt it would have showed more class to wait on the Crosby press conference. Today would have been a better time to have it so it could have gotten the full focus of the hockey and non-sports world.
Recent history between the Penguins and Islanders aside, I realize the significance of Sidney Crosby to the NHL. He is without a doubt, one of the best players in the world. I would hate to see such a talented player have a career cut short by such a serious injury. I do not think a head injury is something to take lightly, as evidenced by the articles I published over the past few months. I felt that in addition to bad timing, the Crosby press conference really gave us nothing we didn’t know already.
I am glad to see there is hope for his return and when it happens, it will be good for our sport.
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