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Video: Sidney Crosby discusses head shots, rehab process

Sidney Crosby

FILE - This Sept. 17, 2011 file photo shows Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby listening to head coach Dan Bylsma during the NHL hockey team’s first workout of the new season at the Consol Energy Center, in Pittsburgh. Crosby’s return to the ice will have to wait a little longer.The team placed the former MVP on the injured list Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, meaning he’ll have to miss at least the first week of the season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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Hits to the head were a hot topic in hockey well before Sidney Crosby suffered from checks on consecutive nights (one from David Steckel, the next via Victor Hedman). You only need to turn to Crosby’s teammate Matt Cooke, who landed that controversial hit on Marc Savard, permanently altering the course of the talented passer’s career.

No doubt about it, the story went from a building concern to a locomotive once Crosby sat out half of the 2010-11 season after starting off hotter than ever, though. It’s hard not to think about what could have been tonight, as the Penguins take on the 2011 Stanley Cup finalist Vancouver Canucks. (Currently in progress.)

While his return date is still in the air, it seems like Crosby is making progress. The NHL is already attempting to improve the way it legislates questionable hits, including enforcing head shots in a more straightforward way. Still, it’s interesting to hear Crosby’s take on the situation.

Check out this video for Crosby’s thoughts on how the league can improve its procedures regarding questionable hits, as well as insight regarding his rehabilitation.