Sidney Crosby 'not concerned' with concussions in hockey

The NHL's star player has made some interesting comments about the state of concussions in the NHL. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby went through one of the longest recoveries in the NHL in terms of superstars go just two years ago.

Now he has come out and said he is not concerned with the number of concussions in the game. "You know what? I'm not concerned to be honest. I'm probably more confident than ever that they'll eventually find ways to help. Whether it'd be to prevent them, or to treat them. I think the awareness is at an all-time high now for all sports."

In the same sit-down interview with Bob Costas, Crosby admits he tried to do too much when he came back the first time. "I hit guys more than I typically would, I went into those areas probably more than I needed to. To prove yourself, to yourself, that everything's good."

The ultimate test for Crosby and his health came during in-game situations as he mentions that's how he ultimately tested himself. "You definitely have to go through some things. Get hit a couple of times. You get a couple hits to the head. You want to make sure everything's OK."

During the interview Crosby also touches on the "golden goal" from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and LGBT laws at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

The full interview will air Tuesday night at 11 p.m. ET on NBC.