Crosby optimistic about playing for Penguins in upcoming season

"Penguins captain Sidney Crosby believes it is "likely" he will play in the 2011-12 NHL season, but he and two concussion specialists overseeing his health can't put any sort of timetable on it."I'm optimistic Sid will have a very long, fruitful career," Dr. Micky Collins of UPMC said during a 42-minute news conference today at Consol Energy Center.Crosby had not spoken publicly since late April, although he did release a statement last month thanking people for their support. Of rumors that he might be considering retirement, Crosby emphatically said, "No.""