Despite his optimism, Crosby was adamant that he has not set a specific game for which he hopes to return.

“If I told you the dates, I probably would have given you eight different dates by now,” he said. “Every day, it changes. You feel good one day, and all of a sudden, you think you’ll be back tomorrow, and the next day, you realize it still needs time.”

The decision on when he will play again, Crosby added, will be made mostly by him, mostly for practical reasons. For while doctors and the medical staff can evaluate the strength and stability of his leg, only he can know precisely how it feels. Full Story…