Sidney Crosby Sidelined With Head Injury

BY ESPN

A head injury has once again sidelined hockey's best player. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion, and there is no timetable for his return.

Coach Mike Sullivan said that Crosby suffered the injury on Friday in practice.

"He came to the rink on Saturday not feeling well, and we went from there," Sullivan said.

The injury comes at a time in which Crosby had returned to the top of the game. He led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup in the spring, winning the Conn Smythe along the way. He followed it up by helping Team Canada win the World Cup of Hockey and was named MVP of the tournament.

Crosby said during his day with the Stanley Cup in July that this championship was extra special because he wasn't sure if he would be able to continue playing when he was dealing with those concussion issues a few seasons ago.

Flames Lock Up Gaudreau

The Calgary Flames will enter the 2016-17 NHL season with some peace of mind, having locked up All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau with a new six-year contract.

Gaudreau, 23, will get $40.5 million and average an annual salary-cap hit of $6.75 million, a source told ESPN.

Gaudreau was a restricted free agent. He is coming off a career-best season that saw him score 30 times and collect 78 points, tied for sixth in the NHL. He led the Flames in goals, assists and points last season.