Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will not be making his season debut Thursday against the Flames.
will not be making his season debut Thursday against the Calgary Flames, head coach Mike Sullivan announced.
Crosby has yet to play this season after having wrist surgery in August. On Wednesday, Sullivan told media Crosby was"real close" to returning to the lineup.."We'll listen to the medical staff and we'll make decisions accordingly. But we're really encouraged with his progress." Crosby has been practicing regularly with the Penguins in recent days and was a participant in the team's optional morning skate Thursday morning.
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