Sidney Crosby acknowledged he recently had a setback and experienced symptoms during his recovery from a concussion, but the Pittsburgh Penguins star said he isn't worried that he won't be ready for the start of next season.
Crosby addressed reporters on Friday for the first time in weeks, on the day the Penguins packed up and dispersed after being eliminated from the NHL playoffs. He admitted that the reason he hasn't been on the ice for non-contact drills or practices for the past two weeks was because he had experienced headaches and other symptoms.
''I started trying to ramp things up a bit as far as working out and skating, and I got a little bit of symptoms,'' Crosby said. ''So, I had to take a step back. The progression had gone pretty well, but at the same time, I still wasn't ready.''
Crosby hasn't played since Jan. 5, sitting out the final 48 games, including all of Pittsburgh's 4-3 series loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round.
Training camp is about five months away. Crosby said he will be ready.
