Crosby estimates he'd be ready to play if regular season was underway

Sidney Crosby was given the green light from head athletic trainer Chris Stewart to participate in Friday's practice at Penguins' training camp. He left the ice prior to a three-on-three scrimmage, an early departure that was agreed upon ahead of time.

“I talked to (Stewart) and he basically said that he was comfortable with me going out there for a little bit,” Crosby said, as per the Tribune Review. “I was happy to hear that. Hopefully I can put a string of days (together) here. (Stewart) wanted me to go out for a certain period of time. Started to get pretty intense there at the end, so he said to get off.”

After the session, Crosby was asked whether he'd be scratched from a regular season game if one was scheduled for the same day. 

His response: "I don't think (so)."

Pittsburgh's star center will continue to be monitored and evaluated as camp goes on.