Sidney Crosby to speak about concussion diagnosis at 11:30 a.m. ET

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is scheduled to speak to reporters on Tuesday morning to address his concussion diagnosis.

The NHL team revealed the Cole Harbour, N.S., native's condition on Monday.

Sidney Crosby is scheduled to speak with reporters today at 11:30.

— @MolinariPG

Pittsburgh said just a few days before the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins open their season that the centre has been diagnosed with at least his third concussion. 

However, the Penguins did tweet out a photo of Crosby skating prior to the team's practice today.

Here's your photo proof that Sidney Crosby is back on the ice. http://pic.twitter.com/CDRbEWkfzo

— @penguins

Crosby finished as a Hart Trophy finalist as league MVP, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and led Team Canada to the World Cup title just a few months after winning his second Cup with the Penguins.

His short- and long-term future is in doubt after another concussion, an injury that has dogged him off and on over six years.

Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that Crosby was concussed in practice Friday and there was no timetable for his return.

The diagnosis came as the Penguins prepare to raise their championship banner Thursday night before a home game against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

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Sidney Crosby to speak about concussion diagnosis at 11:30 a.m. ET