TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported Crosby’s travel plans, while ESPN later confirmed that the Penguins captain is “desperate to play” in the tournament despite an upper-body injury that has sidelined him for Pittsburgh’s last two NHL games before the break.

“Sidney Crosby is traveling to Montreal and hopes to play for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off…” Kaplan reported. “Crosby…is desperate to play in the tournament, sources told ESPN. The Penguins will leave the decision up to Crosby whether or not he participates, and he will take as much time as he can to decide if he's ready, sources told ESPN.”

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who has missed two games with an arm injury, is hoping to play for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, sources told ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are already one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, but things don’t seem to be looking up any time soon. Already without star

This would appear to be a positive sign for the Canadians. According to a breaking news report from National Hockey League insider Darren Dreger, it appears that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will at least make an attempt to play at the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off.

It is in just a few days that the Four Nations Faceoff will begin, the tournament that will pit the best players in the world against each other under the colors of their respective countries. For the occasion,