CANONSBURG, Pa. — Sidney Crosby didn't say no.
He didn't say yes, either. But on Monday, the NHL's sidelined superstar said he could return from his 10-month concussion layoff as early as this weekend.
While the Penguins captain emphasized his status hasn't changed -- and there is no target date for his long-anticipated return -- he also said he isn't ruling out any game on the upcoming schedule.
Only a week ago, by contrast, he said there was no chance he would play last Thursday in San Jose or Saturday in Los Angeles. Pittsburgh is enjoying a five-day break before playing the Dallas Stars at home Friday and the Carolina Hurricanes on the road Saturday.
"That's a possibility," Crosby said of returning Friday...