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Crosby, Malkin to miss start of training camp

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will be held out of the start of training camp, Pittsburgh Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Jim Rutherford said Thursday.

Rutherford said the decision was made as a precaution after both players suffered injuries while preparing for camp.

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Head Coach Mike Johnston said he doesn't expect the injuries to Crosby and Malkin to be long.
"I expect they'll be very short," Johnston said.

The Penguins officially reported for training camp on Thursday with players undergoing physicals and attending meetings.

On Friday, the team will hit the ice for the first time.

The Penguins' training camp practice at Consol Energy Center on Saturday will be open to the public free of charge.

The event, which will feature open seating, will run from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. with gates opening at 8:30 a.m.
The Penguins’ practice will begin at 9 a.m. with situational scrimmages slated for 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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