Speaking as both a PCS sufferer and a hockey fan here... I think the Pens should have put Crosby on Long Term Injury Reserve. Err on the side of caution and let him truly prove that he is symptom free and recovered over a longer period of time. The team is on a torrid pace without him and could have used the saved cap space to add another big piece to improve their playoff run.

A chance to go through training camp and the exhibition season in September would also allow him to gradually return to the game, as opposed to being thrown right in against guys in mid-season form.

Patrice Bergeron missed an entire season with post concussion syndrome and has returned to a high level of play. I would hate to see Crosby become another Eric Lindros or Marc Savard.