Molinari: Is Sidney Crosby Facing His Biggest Challenge? (+)

Sidney Crosby has faced more than a few major tests since he entered the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.

While most have focused on medical issues — particularly, the career-threatening concussions he has endured — there have been others, as well.

Nonetheless, he has overcome just about all of them. Three Stanley Cup rings, two Olympic gold medals and roomful of individual trophies and awards are pretty convincing evidence of that.

But the challenge confronting Crosby now is unlike any he’s ever had to deal with as a pro, or probably at any other other time since he pulled on his first pair of skates: