# NHL: Training camps, preseason, and predictions.

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**Created:** [September 7, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-training-camps-preseason-and-predictions/595467 "2011-09-07T03:31:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 7, 2011, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-training-camps-preseason-and-predictions/595467/2 "2011-09-07T04:29:10Z")

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> [@Generic NHL Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-nhl-offseason-thread/585825/131):
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> If it were going to be good news, I can’t help but think they’d just let it wait until training camp and show him on the ice. Also seems kind of odd to hold a press conference for Crosby to say “I’m fine.”
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> That said, how bad was this concussion? I know everybody is different, but it seems odd that (iirc) his first concussion would keep him out this long.

I thought there’s reason to believe that Crosby suffered a concussion sometime in juniors, and that he more than likely suffered two in 2 (or 3?) days (Steckel and Hedman). It seems it isn’t his first concussion, in addition to it being severe.

I hope he comes back, and I’ll go so far as to say I hope he regains his form (though no more Cups for the Pens! hehe). He’s way too talented to _not_ be playing hockey.

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