The title is exactly just how long it took for Sidney Crosby to officially announce his return after almost a year away from dealing with concussion issues. The face of the NHL since the lockout of 2005, he has also become the face of the concussion debate in the NHL. For one night at least, he was the brightest star, as he notched two goals and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins disposed of the the New York Islanders (their struggles are a piece for another day) 5-0. Obviously, Crosby won't have such an easy time like he did last night, but it is clear that he is truly is healthy and ready to go. He took a few good hits and didn't show any signs of being worse for wear, and any rust that came with the long layoff was shaken off after scoring his first goal at 5:24 of the first period. The NHL (minus the Flyers fans) missed Crosby, and looking at the game last night, Crosby missed being out on the ice. Welcome back, Sid, and please stay away from my Canucks until the Stanley Cup Finals.
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