Crosby has not played in an NHL game since January 5, after suffering two concussions in the span of one week.
Shero does not know how fit Crosby will be when training camp opens next month, but said he will continue to train.
Penguins fans, and the league as a whole, have much concern over Crosby's ability to have an injury-free career following this battle with concussion symptoms.
It's clear that the Penguins are taking the process with the most caution, and will not push Crosby to be ready by a certain point.
The Boston Bruins are going through a similar issue with center Marc Savard, who is the team's best playmaker.
Savard was viciously checked by Penguins forward Matt Cooke in March of 2010, has played sparingly since and is still having concussion symptoms.
Savard's best choice may be to retire, protecting his long-term health and well-being.
The NHL has had a serious concussion problem for a few years now, and there have been rule changes to limit the aggressiveness of the game slightly in order to prevent the frequency of concussions.
The NFL had major issues with concussions last season, so the issue is not solely a hockey matter.
Crosby's situation does not appear as serious as Savard's, but when he does return to the ice, how good will he be?
He will certainly be less aggressive and more passive on the ice, which is how any player with concussion issues would play.
The Penguins coped very well without Crosby and fellow center Evgeni Malkin, who injured his knee and needed surgery, last season.
With Malkin back, the Penguins will make the playoffs and remain a top team, so there is no need to rush Crosby back.
Crosby is an all-time great player, and his importance to the league, the Penguins and the sport is too great to be taken lightly.
If it takes a year to recover, so be it. Crosby has much more of his amazing career to play.
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