Sidney Crosby may return tonight when the Penguins host the Colorado Avalanche. The Penguins captain has practiced the last two days and seems ready to play, but will be a game-time decision. The Penguins battles with the mumps continue as Robert Bortuzzo and Olli Maatta still await the results of their tests. Also added to that list is goaltender Thomas Greiss, who practiced on Wednesday, but was not with the team today. Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, held out of practice on ... Read More
NHL must consider unprecedented response to Mumps outbreak
The NHL has an unprecedented problem, and it needs to be dealt with in an unprecedented way. It's not fighting, it's not concussions, and it has nothing to do with protecting star players; allowing them to thrive with stricter enforcement of the rules. This is about protecting the NHL from the Mumps, a contagious disease that is spreading like wildfire in locker rooms from coast to coast. The disease, which symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, muscle pain and swelling of the salivary ... Read More